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11:680:101
Living in the Microbial World (3)
This course examines the impact of the microbial world on humankind. Students will be introduced to microorganisms from the beginning of life on a young and very different earth than we see today and follow the evolutionary journey that has shaped the modern world.
This is a lecture course for undergraduates with little or no science background. There are no prerequisites for the course.
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11:680:390
General Microbiology (4)
Basic principles of microbiology. An introduction to the physiology, morphology, pathogenicity, and genetics of groups of microorganisms.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102; 01:160:161-162, 171, and 307.
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11:680:401
Ethics and Issues in Microbiology (1)
Discussion of ethical conduct and scientific integrity in relation to the practice of microbiology.
Prerequisite: 11:680:390. Open to microbiology majors. Others by special permission.
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11:680:480
Microbial Genetics and Genomics (3)
Applications of genetics and genomics to fundamental biological functions at the molecular and cellular levels in archaeal and bacterial prokaryotes. Recent developments in horizontal gene transfer, quorum sensing, stationary-phase induced mutagenesis, and prokaryotic genome evolution.
Prerequisites: 01:447:380; 11:680:390 or equivalent.
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11:680:481
Microbial Physiology (3)
An intensive
course with the goal of integrating biochemistry and genetics to enhance
the understanding of the microbial cell and the robust and diverse
nature of life. This course is intended to be a capstone class for the
microbiology major. It will provide the instructors with the
opportunity to re-address the learning goals of the microbiology major
and address general scientific misconceptions before student
graduation.
This course is targeted to advanced juniors or seniors majoring in microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and related fields, as well as graduate students. Prerequisites: Biochemistry: (11:115:403, 11:115:301, 01:694:301, or 01:694:407) and General Microbiology 11:680:390.
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11:680:491
Microbial Ecology and Diversity (3)
Ecological determinants; characteristics of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; nature and activity of microbial populations; biogeochemical cycles and energy flow; microbial interactions and community structures.
Two 80-min. lecs., one 180-min. lab. Prerequisite: 01:447:390 or 11:680:390.
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11:680:492
Microbial Ecology and Diversity Laboratory (2)
Current techniques in microbial ecology and environmental microbiology, including sequencing DNA directly obtained from the environment, fluorescence in-situ hybridization to detect specific organisms in complex samples, quantitative analysis, and bioinformatics tools.
Prerequisites: 11:680:390 or equivalent; 11:680:491.
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11:680:494
Applied Microbiology (4)
Microorganisms in foods; their application in industry, agriculture, environment, and medicine. Physical and chemical factors of growth and control in relation to industrial and natural processes.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 11:680:390 or equivalent.
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11:680:495
Seminar in Microbiology (1)
Practice in techniques for oral presentation of scientific reports and
reviews, based on search of research literature in microbiology and,
where applicable, the student's own research results.
Open only to senior microbiology majors.
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11:680:497,498
Research in Microbiology (BA,BA)
Research projects in microbiology under the guidance of faculty members.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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