Course Descriptions & Schedules
251 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (4). Required preparation is one semester of a basic undergraduate science course such as BIOL 101, BIOC 107, BIOC 108, CHEM 101, or CHEM 102. An introductory course in microbiology that focuses on the structure, biology, and genetics of microbes in relation to human disease and the immune system. This course is oriented toward those planning careers in pharmacy, nursing, dental hygiene, and related fields. A laboratory is required. Fall and Spring. Cramer
Courses for Graduates and Advanced Undergraduates
614 IMMUNOBIOLOGY (3). Prerequisites, a strong background in molecular biology, eukaryotic genetics, and biochemistry. Topics include immunochemistry; genetic mechanisms, and development of cells and cell interactions; hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, resistance to infection. Fall. Matsushima, staff.
630 VIROLOGY (3). Prerequisites, molecular biology and cell biology. Current concepts of the chemistry, structure, replication, genetics, and natural history of animal viruses and their host cells. Fall. Pickles, staff.
631 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY I (GNET, BIOC, PHCO, BIOL 631) (3). Prerequisites for undergraduates, at least one undergraduate course in both biochemistry and genetics, and permission of instructor. DNA structure, function, and interactions in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, including chromosome structure, replication, recombination, repair, and genome fluidity. Three lecture hours. Fall. Griffith, Sancar, staff.
632 ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY II (GNET, BIOC, PHCO, BIOL 632) (3). Prerequisites for undergraduates, at least one undergraduate course in both biochemistry and genetics and permission of the instructor. RNA structure, function, and processing in biological systems including transcription, gene regulation, translation, protein and RNA transport. Spring. Marzluff, Baldwin, Strahl, staff.
635 MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS I (3). Prerequisites, coursework in molecular biology and genetics, or permission of the instructor. Topics will include aspects of basic bacteriology as well as bacterial and fungal pathogens and mechanisms of disease. Fall. Miller, Staff.
640 MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS II (3). Prerequisites, a fundamental understanding of molecular virology and immunology and permission of instructor. Molecular pathogenesis, with a primary focus on viral pathogens. Additional topics include vaccines and genetics of host-pathogen interactions. Spring. Heise, Moorman,staff.
690 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY OR IMMUNOLOGY (3 or more each semester). Permission of the department required except for departmental majors. Designed to introduce the student to research methods. Laboratory research projects are conducted with advice and guidance of the staff. May be repeated for credit two or more semesters. Hours and credit to be arranged, any term. Staff.
Courses for Graduates
701 SEMINAR IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (1). Twice weekly faculty and student seminars on current research in microbiology & immunology. May be repeated for credit. Fall and spring. Staff.
710 SEMINAR/TUTORIAL IN BACTERIAL AND EUKARYOTIC MICROBES (Var.). One or two faculty and a small number of students will consider current research of importance in depth. Emphasis is on current literature, invited speakers, etc., rather than textbooks. May be repeated for credit. Spring. Braunstein, Staff.
711 SEMINAR/TUTORIAL IN ANIMAL VIROLOGY (Var.). One or two faculty and a small number of students consider current research of importance in depth. Emphasis is on current literature, invited speakers, etc., rather than textbooks. May be repeated for credit. Fall. Staff.
712 SEMINAR/TUTORIAL IN IMMUNOLOGY (Var.). One or two faculty and a small number of students consider current research of importance in depth. Emphasis is on current literature, invited speakers, etc., rather than textbooks. Fall and spring. May be repeated for credit. Fall and Spring. Staff.
721 RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH (1) Required. Majors only. This is a modular course that meets the requirements of the National Institutes of Health for refresher training in the Responsible Conduct of Research. The course involves a mixture of assigned readings, formal presentations by department faculty who are active in research, and small group discussions. The course grade is based on attendance and participation. Fall. Staff
795 RESEARCH CONCEPTS (2) Required. Majors only. This course will provide multiple opportunities for the student to write parts of hypothesis-based proposals, receive substantial feedback, and to rewrite the text. There will be approximately twelve single-page writing assignments. Fall. Bourret, Staff
901 RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY (3 or more each semester). Permission of the department required. Designed to introduce the student to research methods and special techniques. Short-term problems are conducted with advice and guidance of the staff. May be repeated for credit two or more semesters. Hours and credit to be arranged, any term. Staff.
993 MASTER’S THESIS (3 or more each semester). Staff.
994 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION (3 or more each semester). Staff.