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Department of Biology

Professors V. M. Cassone (Head), J.W.Golden, S. S. Golden, I.F.Greenbaum, L. A. Guarino, T.C.Hall, A. K. Holzenburg, R. L. Honeycutt, T.D.McKnight, M.D.Manson, H.W.Sauer, M. D. Summers, T.L.Thomas, M.K.Wicksten, H.D.Wilson, P. A. Youderian, R. F. Young; Associate Professors K.J.Aufderheide, D. Bell-Pedersen, L Campbell, S. Datta, D. J. Earnest, J. Erickson, L.R.Griffing, D.S.MacKenzie, J.R.Manhart, D.M.Mueller, Jr., C.O.Patterson, A. E. Pepper, B. B. Riley, P.J.Rizzo, G.L.Schroeter, D.A.Siegele, M. J. Zoran; Assistant Professors R. Aramayo, L. R. Garcia, A. C. Lekven, J. Xiong; Senior Lecturers R. B. Moyes, T. P. Scott, L. Winemiller

Microbiology

(MICR)

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 113 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

Basic microbiology; comparative morphology, taxonomy, pathogenesis, ecology, variation, physiology of microorganisms. Not open to biomedical science majors. Prerequisites: BIOL 114 and 124; 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 113; 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 301. 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. Prerequisite: 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 351 or equivalent or approval of instructor.

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.