• MICR 4100: Parasitology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1620 or MICR 2060) with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Introduces the study of parasites. Emphasizes the biology of principal groups of parasites affecting humans, livestock, and other animals, including their medical economic, and ecological significance. Emphasizes parasites causing zoonotic diseases. Includes weekly laboratory experience involving identification of parasites.. Course Lab fee of $25 applies.
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• MICR 4200: Microbiomes

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620, BIOL 3500, and University Advanced Standing. Explores the historical background, current knowledge and ongoing research on microbiomes and their role in evolution of biodiversity, ecology of diverse species and communities, behavior of individuals, and impact on host development and physiology.
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• MICR 4300: Pathogenic Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MICR 3450 or MICR 2060 and University Advanced Standing. Discusses fundamentals of microbial pathogenesis, replication, infection, and immune mechanisms. Explores the biology of bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoan, and helminth pathogens. Discusses identification, control, and treatments of various microbial pathogens. Includes weekly laboratory.. Course Lab fee of $25 applies.
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• MICR 4450: Immunology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (MICR 2060 or MICR 3450 or ZOOL 2420) and University Advanced Standing. Explores the macromolecules, cells and organs involved in innate and adaptive immunity. Examines the development of lymphocyte repertoire, positive and negative selection of lymphocytes and the production of effector lymphocytes. Studies properties of antigens, vaccines, antigen presenting cells and the mechanisms of antigen presentation. Reviews major immunological methods for medical diagnostics and other applications. Examines causes and consequences of autoimmune and lymphoproliferative diseases and immunodeficiencies. Probes how immune response could be manipulated for cancer therapy and transplantation medicine.
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• MICR 4500: Virology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3400, or BIOL 3550 or MICR 3450 or MICR 2060 and University Advanced Standing.. Examines the fundamentals of virology. Covers viral structure, biochemistry, genomics, viral multiplication cycles in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and techniques used in viral studies. Discusses viral diseases, transmission, therapy, evolution, and epidemiology.
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• MICR 4505: Applied Virological Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): MICR 2065 or MICR 3455; University Advanced Standing. Covers techniques commonly used in virology to identify viruses in samples that the students will collect including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, cloning, virus inoculation, plaque assays, sequencing and bioinformatics. Includes a structured research experience for students. Requires students to learn and employ lab notebook etiquette and prepare a scientific report describing their findings.
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• MICR 4600: Arthropod-Borne Pathogens

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3400 and (MICR 2060 or MICR 3450); University Advanced Standing. Covers the cellular and organismal interactions of arthropod-borne pathogens with their vectors that lead to transmission. Examines the cell biology related to the interactions that allow arthropods to transmit pathogens of animals, humans, insects and plants. Discusses methods for control of these pathogens in the context of Integrated Pest Management.
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• MICR 489R: Student Research

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620, CHEM 1210, instructor permission, and University Advanced Standing. Provides guided research studies in microbiology under the direction of a Biology Department faculty mentor. Includes any combination of literature reviews, original research, and/or participation in ongoing departmental projects. Involves students in the methodology of original microbiology research. Requires preparation and presentation of oral and/or written reports. May culminate in results that will form the basis of the senior thesis in the major, if thesis option is chosen. May be repeated for 9 credits toward graduation.
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• MICR 490R: Special Topics in Microbiology

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and University Advanced Standing. Explores and examines special topics relating to the field of microbiology. Emphasizes areas of rapid growth in microbiology or current importance to society. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits toward graduation.
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• MICR 494R: Student Seminar WE

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 with a C- or higher, junior or senior standing, and University Advanced Standing. Requires students to research scientific literature, give oral presentations, write a research paper, and lead discussions on assigned microbiology topics in specific areas of current research in microbiology. May be repeated for up to 4 credits toward graduation.
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