For details on the B.Sc. in Microbiology see the College of Arts & Science section.
1(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110; CHEM 112. Students intending to major in Microbiology must take BIOC 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 APMC 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 MICR 214 in the Pharmacy program (students who already have credit for MICR 214 will not be required to take MICR 224).
1(3L/1T)
Prerequisite(s): MICR 214, 216; BIOL 211; BIOC 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 MICR 386 may not take MICR 387 for credit.
1(3L/4P)
Prerequisite(s): MICR 214, 216; BIOC 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.
2(3L/4P)
Prerequisite(s): MICR 214 , 216; BIOC 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 MICR 391 cannot receive credit for BIOC 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): MICR 216; BIOC 200 (Students majoring in microbiology must also take BIOC 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 MICR 215 may not take MICR 416 for credit.