Microbiology Courses

MICR 228. Research in Microbiology. 2-6 crs.

MICR 303. Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenicity. 5 crs. A combination of lectures, laboratory exercises and discussion of current literature on various factors and mechanisms utilized by pathogenic bacteria, fungi and protozoan parasites as determinants of their pathogenicity. This course emphasizes the roles of plasmids, exotoxins, extracellular enzymes and outer wall components as mediators of virulence and microbial adherence.

MICR 304. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 4 crs. An advanced course in immunology for students with a background in medical microbiology. The course will focus on mechanisms of immunological processes and emphasize skills in problem-solving and experimental design. Prereqs.: General Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry and instructor’s consent. MICR 305. Cell Biology. 3 crs. Describes the organization and function of prototype cells, including the chemical composition which underlies structure and function. Prereqs.: General Biology and General Biochemistry.

MICR 306. Microbial Physiology. 4 crs. Deals with the fundamental concepts of the physiology and metabolism of microbes. Laboratory exercises include basic techniques in manometry, phase and electron microscopy, preparation of enzyme extracts, and experiments illustrating basic physiological concepts and mechanisms. Prereqs.: MICR 302 and General Biochemistry.

MICR 307. Virology I. 3 crs. A combination of lectures and laboratory exercises which are designed to provide practical experience with assays of viral infectivity and analysis of the biosynthesis of viral gene products. Prereqs.: General Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology (or equivalent) and instructor’sconsent.

MICR 308. Microbial Genetics. 4 crs. Introduction to the fundamental observations in bacterial and bacteriophage genetics, also deals with transformation, transduction, and conjugation; the mechanisms for recombination and complementation; and various mapping techniques. Prereqs.: MICR 302 and General Biochemistry.

MICR 309. Medical Mycology. 4 crs. Lecture laboratory course designed to present the basic principles involving the culture, identification, and pathogenicity of the fungi responsible for disease in man. Also involves the interaction of fungal diseases as associated with immunology and biochemistry. Prereq.: MICR 302.

MICR 310. Medical Parasitology. 4 crs. Comprehensive discussion and review of parasitic multicellular organisms of medical importance in various regions of the world.

MICR 410. Serology. 3 crs. Study of selected topics including in vitro diagnostic and experimental procedures involved in a measurement of host’s response to microbial agents; identification of blood group substances; and quantitation of serum proteins of immunological significance. Prereq.: MICR 304.

MICR 411. Immunochemistry of Antibodies. 3 crs. An advanced course with emphasis on immunochemistry and understanding the chemistry of immune mechanisms.

MICR 412. Virology II-Molecular Virology. 3 crs. Presents current concepts on how prototype RNA and DNA viruses multiply and discusses protein synthesis and nucleic acid replication in reference to the multiplication of each prototype virus. Prereq.: Consent of instructor.

MICR 413. Molecular Biology. 4 crs. A combination of lectures and laboratory exercises intensely focused on recombinant DNA technology and instrumentation. This course will enable students to utilize current molecular biological techniques for the study of selected recombinant molecules. Prereqs.: General Biochemistry, Cell Biology and instructor’s consent.

MICR 414. Advanced Molecular Biology. 4 crs. A combination of lectures and advanced laboratory experiments in recombinant DNA technology and instrumentation. This course will focus on advanced techniques in molecular biology which will permit the student to study gene regulation and expression at the molecular level and utilize computer technology.

MICR 415. Virology III-Tumor Virology. 3 crs. Examines thoroughly viral transformation systems, tumor induction, including various types of evidence for viral genomic integration. Prereq.: Consent of instructor.

MICR 416. Virology IV-Medical Virology. 3 crs. Discusses the viral agents of clinical significance to man, including examination, where appropriate, of models of viral pathogenesis in animal systems. Prereq.: Consent of instructor.

MICR 417. Seminar. 1 cr. Facilitates the communication of scientific information by graduate students to their peers and contemporaries, this seminar describes and implements techniques of organizing and presenting scientific reports.

MICR 418. Special Topics. 3-6 crs. Provides laboratory course for uncommitted students on experimental techniques and methods employed in various research laboratories in the department.

MICR 419. Ultrastructure. 3 crs. Combination of lectures and laboratory exercises on cellular architecture, the methodology of tissue and cell preparation for electron microscope and evaluation of subcellular components as demonstrated by electron microscopy.

MICR 600. Dissertation Research. 18 crs.