MICRO 204.2
Immunology
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the College of Medicine and the College of Dentistry.

Outlines the basic principles of immunology and the application of these principles to the understanding of infection and immunity, mechanisms of immune injury, and autoimmune disease.

MICRO 214.3
Basic and Medical Microbiology
1(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110; CHEM 112, 115. Students intending to major in Microbiology must take BIOCH 200 concurrently.

An introduction to the structure, physiology, and genetics of micro-organisms, with special consideration given to bacteria and viruses of medical importance and their role in human disease.

Note: Laboratories emphasize techniques used in the study of micro-organisms. Students with credit for AP MC 212 may not take this course for credit.

MICRO 216.3
Introductory Prokaryotic Genetics and Physiology
(3L/1P)
Prerequisite(s): MICRO 214 or AP MC 212; BIOCH 200.

Introduces the metabolic and genetic properties of bacterial cells. Topics include bacterial growth and culture systems, key metabolic pathways and their regulation, nutrient transport systems, organization of genetic material, regulation of bacterial and viral gene expression and genetic exchange mechanisms. Students will appreciate the central role of bacteria in modern biotechnology. Laboratories illustrate concepts developed in the lectures.

MICRO 224.3
Microbiology for Pharmacists
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110, CHEM 111. Restricted to students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy.

Introduces students to medically-important microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Topics include the structure and function of microorganisms, host-pathogen interactions, immunological principles, antimicrobial agents and resistance, infection control principles, and a representative survey of medically relevant microorganisms. Laboratory exercises stress the observation, growth, and safe handling of microorganisms.

Note: Replaces MICRO 214 in the Pharmacy program (students who already have credit for MICRO 214 will not be required to take MICRO 224).

MICRO 303.6
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases I
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the College of Medicine

Outlines the characteristics of microorganisms and emphasizes basic microbiologic principles. Incorporates both the etiologic approach to the teaching of medical microbiology and the systems approach to the teaching of infectious disease. Patient management problems stress the clinical approach to patients with infectious disease. Laboratory sessions emphasize the role of the laboratory in the diagnosis of infectious disease.

MICRO 305.6
Human Oral Infectious Diseases
1(7L/P/T)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the College of Dentistry.

This course consists of didactic lectures, laboratory exercises, and clinical microbiology conferences, part of which are taken in conjunction with the College of Medicine. Deals with the general principles of medical bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, and the organisms involved in systemic infections in general and oral infections in particular. Complications of systemic infections with oral manifestations or oral infections resulting from dental procedures are discussed. The role of the medical laboratory in the diagnosis of infectious diseases is also discussed together with consideration of antimicrobial therapy in relation to both systemic and oral infections.

MICRO 308.3
Medical Bacteriology
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): AP MC 212 or MICRO 214; BIOCH 200.

Considers the characteristics of bacterial agents of infectious disease in humans. Host-parasite interactions are emphasized with respect to pathogenesis and the innate immune response. The role of the laboratory in the control of infectious disease is discussed.

MICRO 309.3
Medical Virology
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): AP MC 212 or MICRO 214; BIOCH 200.

The principles of animal virology are covered, including classification, cell-virus relationships, basic techniques in virology, transmission of viruses, and study of viral disease.

MICRO 387.3 (Formerly 386)
Microbial Genetic Systems
(3L/1T)
Prerequisite(s): MICRO 214, 216; BIOL 211; BIOCH 200.

Bacterial and bacteriophage genetic systems will be dissected with a view to understanding their genomes, gene regulation, replication, mutagenesis, repair, and recombination, and their practical use as tools for molecular genetics experimentation and biotechnology.

Note: Students with credit for MICRO 386 may not take MICRO 387 for credit.

MICRO 390.3 (Formerly 395)
Laboratory Aspects of Microbiology I
(3L/4P)
Prerequisite(s): MICRO 214, 216; BIOCH 200.

The principles and applications of techniques used in microbiology are covered with an emphasis on problem solving. Included are methods relating to safe handling, growth and identification of microbes and methods for studying virology and immunology.

Note: Intended primarily for Microbiology students. Others may be considered if space permits. For permission contact the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.