MICROBIOLOGY (MBI–Arts and Science)

405/505 Pathogenic Microbiology (4)

Pathogenic bacteria, their identification, and mechanisms by which they cause disease. Prerequisite: MBI 202. 3 Lec. 1 Lab.

414/514 Immunology (3)

Lectures covering molecules, cells, tissues, and organs of the immune system. Primary emphasis on the mechanisms involved in immune responses. Prerequisite: MBI 202 (or permission of instructor) and CHM 242 or 332; recommended: MBI 365, ZOO 443, or ZOO 444.

414L/514L Immunology Laboratory (1)

Selected laboratory exercises and demonstrations illustrating a variety of immunologic phenomena, techniques, and applications. Prerequisite or corequisite: MBI 414/514.

424/524 Biological Instrumentation (4)

Theory and application of modern biological instrumentation and techniques such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, thermocyclers, and DNA sequencers. Basic and advanced skills including use, maintenance, and calibration of biological instruments. Prerequisites: MBI 115/116 or BOT 191 or MBI 201 or MBI 202 or ZOO 113/115 or ZOO 114/116 or equivalent, CHM 141/142 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with BOT 424/524, ZOO 424/524.

425/525 Microbial Physiology (4)

Biochemical activities of microorganisms as revealed by their cellular physiology. Prerequisite: MBI 202 and CHM 242 or 332. 3 Lec. 1 Lab.

435/535 Medical Mycology (3)

Characteristics of fungi associated with disease. Includes discussion of epidemiology, pathology, and diagnosis of mycotic diseases. Laboratory focuses on identification and biochemical activities of pathogenic fungi. Prerequisite: MBI 405/505 or BOT 421/521 or permission of instructor. 2 Lec. 1 Lab.

445/545 Microbial Genetics (3)

Genetic changes that occur in bacteria and bacterial viruses and resulting changes in their biochemical and physiological activities. Prerequisite: MBI 425.

464/564 Human Viruses (3)

Study of the physical and chemical characteristics of viruses, virus replication mechanisms, disease causation and host response, and tumor induction. Prerequisite: MBI 202, or equivalent.

465/565 Microbial and Molecular Genetics Laboratory (2)

Laboratory methodology associated with experimental aspects of microbial genetics and recombinant DNA technique. Prerequisite: BOT 342 or ZOO 342, or MBI 445/545 or permission of instructor.

475/575 Microbial Ecology: Exploration of the Diverse Roles of Microorganisms in Earth’s Ecology (3)

Integrative examination of the evolution of life, distribution, and abundance of microorganisms, and biogeochemical cycles leading to the discovery of principles used for societal applications such as water quality management and bioremediation. Prerequisite: MBI 202 and CHM 242 or permission of instructor.

605 Advanced Molecular Biology (3)

In-depth study of genome organization, rearrangement, replication and expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their viruses, with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms. Cross-listed with BOT 605 and ZOO 605. Prerequisite: graduate status, one course in molecular genetics, biochemistry or cell biology, and permission of instructor.

606 Advanced Cell Biology (3)

Advanced level study of the molecular basis of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure/function relationships. Cross-listed with BOT 606 and ZOO 606. Prerequisite: graduate status, one course in molecular genetics, biochemistry or cell biology, and permission of instructor.

615 Communicating Science: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations (2)

Introduces the principles of scientific writing for the biological sciences. Students practice writing grant proposals and papers and prepare graphic presentation of data for poster and oral presentations. Offered infrequently.

630 Microbiology for Teachers (4)

Survey of the diversity of microorganisms in nature, their unique metabolic properties, their usefulness in recombinant DNA technology, gene engineering and industrial microbiology, their involvement in selected disease processes, including AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, cancer and immune response. Prerequisite: Primary or secondary school teacher with background in biological sciences. Summer only.

640 Infectious Disease Microbiology for Teachers (3)

Discussion of infectious diseases, the microorganisms that cause them and the hosts that they affect, with emphasis on pathogenesis, host responses, epidemiology, and social impact. Prerequisite: primary or secondary school teacher with background in biological sciences. Summer only.

640L Infectious Disease Microbiology Laboratory for Teachers (1)

Introduces junior high and high school biology teachers to laboratory approaches used by microbiologists for understanding infectious diseases and pathogens that cause them. Fosters firsthand understanding of the research basis for, and the investigative nature of, clinical microbiology and assists in development of insight into how microorganisms cause infectious diseases. Prerequisite or corequisite: MBI 640. Summer only. Offered infrequently.

650 Seminar in Molecular Biology (1)

Discussion of current literature in molecular biology. Cross-listed with BOT, CHM, and ZOO 650. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

671 Population and Community Ecology (4)

Principles and applications of population and community ecology: population dynamics, direct and indirect species interactions, food webs, and species diversity. Prerequisites: At least one course in general ecology. A course in calculus is recommended. Cross-listed with BOT / ZOO 671.

672 Ecosystem and Global Ecology (4)

Structure, dynamics and management of ecosystems and the biosphere, including food web interactions, nutrient cycling, ecosystem functioning, and biogeochemical cycles at local, regional and global scales. Prerequisites: At least one course in general ecology and general chemistry. Cross-listed with BOT/ ZOO 672.

689 Pedagogy in Microbiology for Graduate Students (1)

Introduction of new graduate students to the role of the graduate teaching assistant. Summer only.

690 Graduate Seminar (1; maximum 8)

Discussions of current research and literature by graduate students and faculty.

700 Research for Master’s Thesis (1-10; minimum 6, maximum 12)

710 Graduate Research Problems (1-10; maximum 16)

Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor.

750 Advanced Topics in Microbiology (1-3; maximum 36)

Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Study of special topics from current research in the following areas:
750A Pathogenic Microbiology
750B Immunology
750C Microbial Physiology
750E Microbial and Molecular Genetics
750F Microbial Ecology
750H Virology

850 Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-16; minimum 16, maximum 60 depending on department requirements)