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  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Comprehensive introduction to the microbial world, including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, ecology, and interactions with humans and other organisms. Discussions include current research topics and applications of microbiology. Laboratory experience focuses on the microscopy, cultivation, control, and identification of microorganisms. This course is designed for science majors, pre-professional students, and Biology Composite Teaching majors. However, anyone meeting the pre- or co-requisites may take this course. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1200 and CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215
  • 1.00 Credits

    An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Students opting for two credit hours will be required to complete a directed assignment related to their area of concentration. Both credit hours must be taken concurrently.
  • 1.00 - 5.00 Credits

    Open to all students in the Microbiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Corequisite:    MICR 2054
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course focuses on microbial diseases that are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide (e.g. HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, influenza, etc.), diseases that are classified as emerging diseases (e.g. Ebola) and diseases that are being eliminated or eradicated, including certain Neglected Tropical Diseases. This course will analyze the pathogenesis, life cycles, epidemiology and societal impacts of these diseases, while emphasizing preventative interventions such as vaccinations, water, and sewage treatment, and elimination and eradication strategies. The role of various agencies (e.g. WHO and CDC) in improving global health will also be discussed. This course consists of 1 two-hour lecture per week. Prerequisite:    MICR 1113 and MICR 1153 and MICR 2054 and ZOOL 1110
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to increase proficiency with basic laboratory skills in microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, aseptic technique, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, and enumeration methods while developing practical and professional skills in data analysis, presentation, and instrumentation. This course consists of 2 two-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 and MATH 1050 and MATH 1080 and MATH 1210 and MICR 2054
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Microbial Ecology is the study of microorganisms in their natural habitats and their interactions with other living organisms. Topics explored in this course include the evolution of life on Earth, the diversity of microorganisms, microbial biogeography, symbiotic microbial interactions, and biogeochemical cycles. Current and historical research in microbial ecology is emphasized throughout the course. The laboratory experiments may involve isolating, identifying, and studying novel microorganisms from unique environments, studying environmental microbiomes, finding novel antibiotic producing organisms, and modeling biogeochemical cycles. Experimental techniques used in the laboratory involve advanced methods of cultivation, molecular identification techniques, and chemical assays. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 and MICR 2054
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will focus on the study of the human immune system and its role in health and disease. The course topics include the innate and adaptive immune responses and their role in host defense as well as immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity responses. Manipulation of the immune system through pharmacological means, vaccination or transplantation will also be studied. This course is intended for the student studying Medical Lab Sciences or someone who wants to know more about the human immune system and who has already taken a course in Microbiology. The course is not intended as a first course in biology and it cannot be used as a Microbiology elective course for Microbiology majors. This course is only offered online with the exception of Fall Semester which also offers a face-to-face option consisting of 3 one-hour lectures per week.
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course will focus on the study of the human immune system and its role in heath and disease. The course topics include the innate and adaptive immune responses and their role in host defense as well as immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity responses. Manipulation of the immune system through pharmacological means, vaccination or transplantation will also be studied. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    MICR 2054
  • 0.00 - 5.00 Credits

    Characteristics of clinically relevant pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. From the point of view of the microbe, topics will include pathogenesis, virulence factors and toxins, mechanisms of immune evasion, and unique biological features. From the point of view of the human host, we will discuss epidemiology, disease symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control. Prerequisite:    MICR 2054