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  • 3.00 Credits

    Geomicrobiology is the study of the interactions between microorganisms and minerals. This course will explore the geological change mediated by microorganisms, microbial evolution driven by geologically diverse habitats, and applications of geomicrobiology, including understanding the evolution of life on earth, the study of life in extreme environments, and industrial application of geomicrobiology. The course includes classroom discussion, laboratories, and field trips. This course consists of 2 hours of lecture and 1 two-hour laboratory. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210
  • 3.00 Credits

    Bioinformatics is the use of computers to analyze biological data. Students will learn the basic concepts, methods, and tools used in bioinformatics, such as sequence alignment, phylogenetics, gene prediction, genomics, protein structure prediction, expression analysis, systems biology, sequence assembly, and metagenomics. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and MICR 2054 and ZOOL 1110
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, spoilage, and food borne disease. This course consists of 2 one-hour lectures and 1 two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1210 and MICR 2054
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Structure, function, and physiology of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. The course highlights the amazing diversity in metabolism found among bacteria. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1220 and CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2315 and MICR 2054
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    The genetics of microorganisms and its applications, including isolation and characterization of mutants, the biology and uses of plasmids, conjugation, transformation, the biology and uses of bacteriophages, transposition, recombinant DNA technology, gene regulation, and bioinformatics. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2315 and MICR 2054
  • 2.00 Credits

    Introduction to core skills used in the biotechnology industry for culturing animal, insect, and plant cells in vitro. Skills include sterile technique, cell counts, and the culture, maintenance, and preservation of cell lines. Specialized experiences include transfections with foreign DNA, confocal microscopy, real-time PCR and viral infections. This course consists of 2 two-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite:    BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2121 and CHEM 1220 and MICR 2054
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Experimental design for application of microbial physiology and biochemical ecology as potential solutions to current world problems, as well as exposure to traditional topics in product development. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures (presented in a laboratory) and 1 three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1220 and MICR 2054
  • 0.00 - 4.00 Credits

    The study of viruses and virus-like agent structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interaction with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM 1220 and MICR 2054
  • 3.00 Credits

    Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. No more than 3 credit hours may count toward the major. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.