For details on the B.Sc. in Microbiology see the College of Arts & Science section.
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.
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).
(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.
(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.
(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 for studying microbial physiology and genetics, and basic methods of microbial gene manipulation. Students with credit for MICRO 391 cannot receive credit for BIOCH 311.
Note: Intended primarily for Microbiology students. Others may be considered if space permits. For permission contact the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MICRO 216; BIOCH 200 (Students majoring in microbiology must also take BIOCH 211 previously or concurrently).
Considers the structure and function of micro-organisms, the relationship between structure and function, mechanisms of cell division, composition of microbial cell walls and membranes, aerobic, fermentative, chemolithotrophic and photolithotrophic metabolism, and regulation of genes and metabolism.
Note: students with credit for MICRO 215 may not take MICRO 416 for credit.