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For details on the B.Sc. in Microbiology see the College of Arts & Science section.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
MICRO 214.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» 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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Introductory Prokaryotic Genetics and Physiology
1(3L/3P)
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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» 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 308.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» 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
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» 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)
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Microbial Genetic Systems
1(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)
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Laboratory Aspects of Microbiology I
1(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.

MICRO 391.3 (Formerly 395)
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Laboratory Aspects of Microbiology II
1(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.

MICRO 416.3 (Formerly 215)
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Microbial Physiology
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.

MICRO 417.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Molecular Virology
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): BIOCH 200; MICRO 214 or AP MC 212.

Representative members of known animal virus families are used as models of biological events at a macromolecular level. Topics covered are virus purification and analysis methods, virus structure and self-assembly, virus genomes and genome expressions, virus proteins and their function, and virus-cell interactions during lytic, transforming, persistent and slow virus infections.

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