Course Descriptions
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Undergraduate Courses:
3200 Introduction to Medical Microbiology and Immunology (3).
Focus on medically important viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites with emphasis on their disease causing potential and mechanisms. Introduction to cells and molecules of the immune system with emphasis on their role in fighting infectious diseases. Discussion of treatment and prevention strategies. Lecture material will be reinforced with laboratory demonstrations and hands-on exercises. The course is intended for preprofessional students.
4300 Microbial Pathogenesis (4).
This is a team taught, microbial pathogenesis course that covers the concepts of virulence and pathogenicity of bacteria. Topics covered include microbial structure, physiology, and metabolism; mobile genetic elements; antibiotic resistance; microbial gene regulation; microbial toxins; microbial evasion; emerging pathogens; and vaccines. This course is designed for upper level undergraduates and graduate students.
4304 Immunology (3).
This is a comprehensive team-taught, basic immunology course covering cells and organs of the immune system, lymphocyte development, innate immunity, antibody production, antibody-antigen presentation, CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocyte responses, cytokines, autoimmunity and immunodificiency among other immunologically relevant topics. Completion of a biochemistry, genetics, or molecular biology course would be helpful. Prerequisites: MICROB 3200 or BIOCHEM 4270 recommended.
4305H Honors Microbial Pathogenesis (4).
This is a team-taught, microbial pathogenesis course that covers the concepts of virulence and pathogenicity of bacteria, viruses and parasites. Topics covered include microbial structure, physiology, and metabolism; mobile genetic elements; antibiotic resistance; microbial gene regulation; microbial toxins; microbial evasion; emerging pathogens; and concepts of viral pathogenecity as well as emerging viruses. This course is designed for upper level undergraduates. Honors eligibility required.
Graduate level Courses:
7304 Immunology (3).
Covers immunocytology and immunochemistry of antigens, immunoglobulins, and the complement system, serologic reactions, immunoglobulin and T cell mediated allergy, tumor and transplantation immunology and autoimmune disease, also laboratory demonstrations. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MICROB 3200 or BIOCHM 4270 or 4272 recommended or instructor’s consent.
8303 Medical Virology (3).
Classification of viruses, life cycles, genome organization and expression, host virus interactions, oncogenes and cellular transformation, strategies for anti viral therapy, recombinant vaccines and viruses as vectors for gene therapy. Prerequisite: graduate standing and MICROB 3200 or 4300 or equivalent or instructor’s consent
8404 Microbial Pathogenesis (4).
Mechanisms of pathogenesis pertaining to bacterial, infections of humans and animals. Includes detailed studies of select pathogens through the reading and analysis of current scientific literature, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor’s consent.
9001 Topics in Microbiology (cr. arr.).
Current topics, highly specialized topics taught infrequently, and courses taught by visiting professors. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor’s consent.
9085 Problems (cr. arr.).
Students assigned individual problems in microbiology for library or lab investigation. Offered fall, winter and summer semesters. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor’s consent.
9087 Seminar (1).
Presentation and critical discussion of student and staff research, current literature, and guest lectures. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
9090 Research (cr. arr.).
Original investigations in various areas of microbiology related to bacteria, fungi, rickettsia, viruses, and animal parasites, or immunology relating to antigens and antibodies of infectious and noninfectious nature designed for graduate thesis research. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor’s consent. Graded on a S/U basis only.
9403 Advanced Medical Microbiology (3).
Similar to Microbiology 4300 but treats medical microbiology and immunology in a more advanced manner. Methods of preparation and instruction stressed. Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor’s consent.
9407 Advanced Immunology (3).
Lectures and discussions emphasizing theoretical aspects of immunology and detailed considerations for the more involved areas of this science. Prerequisites: MICROB 7304 or equivalent, graduate standing and instructor’s consent.
9411 Responsible Conduct of Research (1).
Ethical, legal and sociological ramifications of research including data management, authorship, human and animal use, conflict of interest and misconduct. Round table discussions and interactive forums. Grading based on participation in discussions and assignments. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Graded on S/U basis only.
9430 Molecular Biology I (4).
(same as Biochemistry 9430).
Detailed examination of current fundamental concepts of molecular genetics of bacteria, bacteriophages and yeast. Experimental approaches to analysis of the physical structures of genomic nucleic acids, the biochemistry and genetics of mutations, replications, gene transfer and gene expression will be examined in depth from reports in the current literature. Prerequisite: Biochemistry, genetics, and graduate standing.
9432 Molecular Biology II (4).
(same as Biochemistry 9432).
Detailed experimental analysis of eukaryotic cellular and molecular biology relevant to cellular and viral gene expression, posttranscriptional and posttranslational modifications and genome replication. Models for developmental genetic analysis and genetic determinants controlling developmental processes utilizing the current literature will be examined. Prerequisite: MICROB 9430, graduate standing.
If you have any questions about the courses you may contact Jana Clark.