206. Introductory Microbiology.
(3-4). Credit 4. I, II, S
Basic microbiology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes; main topics
include morphology, physiology, genetics, taxonomy, ecology,
medically important species and immunology; mandatory laboratory
designed to give hands-on experience and to reinforce basic
principles. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or 104; BIOL 111 or biology
equivalent. May not be used for credit by biology, botany,
microbiology, zoology, predentistry or premedicine majors.
289. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of microbiology. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
351. Fundamentals of Microbiology.
(3-4). Credit 4. I, II, S
Introduction to modern microbiology with emphasis on prokaryotes;
includes microbial cell structure, function, and physiology;
genetics, evolution, and taxonomy; bacteriophage and viruses;
pathogenisis and immunity; and ecology and biotechnology; includes
laboratory experience with microbial growth and identification.
Not open to BIMS majors. Prerequisites: BIOL 112; CHEM 227
and 237; approval of instructor.
352. Diagnostic Bacteriology.
(2-6). Credit 4. I, S
Practical experience in handling, isolation and identification
of pathogenic microorganisms from clinical specimens; rapid
identification and serological confirmation along with antibiotic
sensitivities and reporting of isolates. Prerequisite: MICR
206 or 351.
360. Microbial Biotechnology.
(3-0). Credit 3.
An interdisciplinary overview of biotechnology which presents
the roles of microorganisms in diverse commercial applications;
emphasis on the use of recombinant DNA methodology in this
field; social aspects of biotechnology, such as risk management
and impact on human health and the environment. Prerequisites:
BIOL 111; CHEM 102; CHEM 227 recommended.
406. Bacterial Genetics. (3-0).
Credit 3. I, II
A problem oriented course surveying the manipulation and
mechanisms of genetic systems in bacteria; recombination, gene
structure and regulation of bacterial genes, plasmids and phages.
Prerequisites: MICR 351; GENE 302. Cross-listed with GENE 406.
438. Bacterial Physiology.
(2-6). Credit 4. I
Metabolic pathways, regulatory mechanisms and fine structure
of the procaryotic and eucaryotic cell. Laboratory includes
use of radioactive isotopes in growth and respiratory studies
and enzyme assays. Prerequisites: MICR 351; BICH 410 and 431
and MICR 406 strongly recommended.
445. Biology of Viruses. (3-0).
Credit 3. II
Structure, composition and properties
of bacterial and mammalian viruses; their interaction with
bacterial cells and effect in host cell metabolism; biochemistry
of viral replication; techniques used in study of bacteriophage
development; viral tumorigenesis. Prerequisite: MICR 351
or approval of instructor.
454. Immunology. (3-0). Credit
3.
Introduction to basic immunological concepts and principles
of serology. Prerequisite: MICR 351 or equivalent or approval
of instructor.
455. Laboratory in Immunology.
(0-6). Credit 2.
Practical application of serological principles which include
precipitation, agglutination and complement-mediated reactions
as well as blood banking principles, forensic medicine, tissue
culture and hybridoma technology. Prerequisite: MICR 454 or
registration therein.
456. Medical Microbiology.
(4-0). Credit 4. I
Microbiology, epidemiology and pathology of bacterial, mycotic,
rickettsial and viral agents that infect humans. Prerequisite:
MICR 351 or approval of instructor.
489. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4. I, II
Selected topics in an identified area of microbiology. May
be repeated once for credit.
