301 Pathogenic Bacteriology. 2 cr. Lectures on medically important bacteria, emphasizing the process of pathogenesis and host/parasite interactions, as well as intervention strategies, immunity and genetics as they apply to the pathogens. Open to non-majors. P: MM&I 341 (or con reg), 2 sem intro biol w/lab or Biocore series 301-304; 1 sem org chem; or cons inst.
302 Medical Microbiology Laboratory. 3 cr. Lab covering procedures and aseptic techniques for isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses). P: 2 sem intro biol w/lab or Biocore series 301-304; prev or con reg in MM&I 301 or equiv.
341 Immunology. 3 cr. Lecture, discussion. An introduction to the immune response to infectious disease. Examines the role of the host in host-parasite relationships using select microbial agents or antigens to illustrate the nonspecific and specific mechanisms of host defenses. Includes study of the nonspecific inflammatory response, the nature of microbial antigens, current concepts of antibody and cell-mediated immune reactions to infectious agents and the principles underlying the development of vaccines. P: HS biol, chem, 1 sem of college biol; So st; to receive cr for both MM&I 341 & 528, MM&I 341 must be completed first.
350 Parasitology. (Crosslisted with Zoology, Ahabs) 3 cr. General biology, ecology and phylogeny of animal parasites, including those of humans; host-parasite interactions; general epidemiological principles of parasitic infections. P: Intro course in biology, So st.
351 Parasitology Laboratory. (Crosslisted with Zoology, Ahabs) 2 cr. Optional laboratory component of Zoology/Med Micro/Ahabs 350. Emphasis on experiments involving live animal parasites, including: trematodes, tapeworms, gapeworms, hookworm, ascarids, trichina, filaria, trypanosomes, coccidia, and malaria. P: Con reg in Zoology/MM&I/Ahabs 350.
410 Medical Mycology. 2 cr. Lectures and discussions. Pathogenesis, molecular biology, host-parasite interactions, immunology, epidemiology, and diagnosis of systemic, subcutaneous, and superficial fungal infections. P: 2 sem intro biol w/lab or Biocore series 301-304; a crse in immunology or cons inst.
412 Medical Mycology Laboratory. 1 cr. Laboratories and discussions on the ecology, sample collection, culture techniques and identification of medically important mycotic microorganisms. This is a companion lab to MM&I 410. Priority given to MM&I majors. P: MM&I 301 & 302 & con reg in MM&I 410.
460 Techniques in DNA Science for Microbiologists. 3 cr. Introduction to recombinant DNA techniques commonly used in prokaryotic research and clinical Microbiology laboratories. Topics include DNA isolation, agarose gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digestion of DNA, ligation, transformation, Southern blotting and PCR. Students are required to work independently. P: Jr st, Chem 221 or 110 or equiv, bact lecture & lab, & cons inst. Preference given to MMI undergrad majors.
504 Infectious Diseases of Human Beings. 3 cr. Pathogenesis, clinical descriptions, and prevention. Primarily for Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, and Nursing students. P: A course in microbiology. Not for MM&I majors.
528 Immunology. (Crosslisted with Ahabs, Bact) 3 cr. Development and functions of immune response in animals; a comprehensive study of experimental humoral and cellular immunity. P: Two sem chem and one sem zoology or gen biology.
529 Immunology Laboratory. (Crosslisted with Ahabs) 2 cr. Selected techniques illustrating concepts of cellular and humoral immunity as a supplement to Immunology 528. P: Two sem of chem and one sem of zoology or gen biology. Jr or Sr st; cons inst.
554 Emerging Infectious Diseases and Bioterrorism. 2 cr. Identification of analysis and solution of emerging infectious disease problems and the problems of bioterrorism. P: MM&I 301 or cons inst.
575 Biology of Viruses. (Crosslisted with Biochem) 2 cr. Lecture-discussion. Broad coverage of animal virology taught at molecular level. Topics include virus structure, viral replication/lifecycle, aspects of pathogenesis and prevention. P: Biocore 301/302, or AP score of 4 or 5 and Zoology 151 or 152; or MM&I 301.
603 Clinical and Public Health Microbiology. (Crosslisted with Pop Hlth) 5 cr. Lecture-seminar sessions. Lectures (44) describe microorganisms of clinical and public health significance. Seminar sessions (14) discuss issues and controversies of specimen receiving and processing, bacteremia, serodiagnosis of infectious agents, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, laboratory management, and novel approaches to detect infectious agents. P: MM&I 301 & 302 or equiv.
655 Biology and Genetics of Filamentous Fungi. (Crosslisted with Pl Path, Bact, Botany, Genetics) 3-4 cr. Fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and the genetic models Aspergillus nidulans and Neurospora crassa as model systems to explore the current knowledge of fungal genetics and plant/fungal interactions. P: cons inst; Pl Path 300 & 332 recommended; Genetics 466 or equiv; general microbiol crse.
677 Advanced Topics in Medical Microbiology. 1-3 cr. Lectures on a specialized topic of current interest in medical microbiology. Course content will vary with instructor. P: Grad st or cons inst.
696 Critical Thinking in Microbiology. 1 cr. Lectures on the history, current trends, and research in Medical Microbiology. P: Sr st in MM&I.
720 Topics in Immunology. (Crosslisted with Ahabs) 3 cr. Advanced course focusing on current questions in immunological research. Course explores immunology topics including genetic, cellular, and molecular features of immune system fundamental to regulation of immune responses. Course format: discussion of research articles and exposure to research seminars. P: MM&I/Ahabs/Bact 528 or equiv.
740 Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis. (Crosslisted with Bact, Ahabs) 3 cr. Lecture-discussion. Host-pathogen relationships in microbial diseases. Entry level course for infectious diseases sequence (see Med Micro 760, 790). P: cons inst, MM&I 301 or equiv & a course in immunology.
750 Host-Parasite Relationships in Vertebrate Viral Disease. (Crosslisted with Ahabs) 3 cr Lecture. Detailed study of the pathogenesis of vertebrate viral disease, stressing viral invasion, dissemination, mechanisms of disease production and resistance, and transmission. P: Oncol/Bact 640 or Vet Sci 513; and Bact, Vet Sci 528; or cons inst.
773 Eukaryotic Microbial Pathogenesis. (Crosslisted with Ahabs) 3 cr. An advanced course focusing on the molecular, cellular and biochemical mechanisms found in fungal and protozoan pathogens of humans. A combination of lectures and student presentations will be employed. P: cons inst. MM&I 740 & Path 750 recommended.
790 Immunology of Infectious Disease. (Crosslisted with Ahabs, Bact) 3 cr. Immunobiology and immunogenetics of resistance to infectious disease agents of man and animals; immunoregulatory mechanisms associated with evasion of host immunity. P: MM&I 720 or equiv, MM&I 740 or equiv, & cons inst.
810 Current Issues in Microbiology. 1 cr. Required course for first-year Ph.D. graduate students in the Microbiology Doctoral Training Program (MDTP); combines faculty lectures, review of primary literature, student presentations, and small group discussions to explore the diversity of scientific topics comprising the field of contemporary microbiology. P: 1st yr st in Microbiol Doctoral Training Progm.
900 Journal Club. 1 cr. P: cons inst.
901 Seminar. 1 cr. P: cons inst.
914 Seminar—Molecular Biosciences (Advanced). (Crosslisted with Biochem, Bact, Bmolchem) 1 cr. During the fall semester, molecular biosciences trainees who have not achieved dissertator status will present seminars based primarily on literature related to their projects. During the spring semester, molecular biosciences trainees with dissertator status will present seminars based upon their own research. P: cons inst.
990 Research and Thesis. 1-12 cr. P: cons inst.