The following courses have open seats as of Tuesday 8/21 @ 9:30 AM. Descriptions of the courses are below.
- BSC495-083 Microbial Symbiosis and Microbiomes
- MB351 General Microbiology
- MB352 General Microbiology Laboratory
- MB354 Inquiry-Guided Microbiology Lab
- MB360 Scientific Inquiry in Microbiology: At the Bench
- MB411 Medical Microbiology
- MB414 Microbial Metabolic Regulation
- MB420 Fundamentals of Microbial Cell Biotransformations
- MB441 Immunology
BSC495-083 Microbial Symbiosis and Microbiomes: This course explores core topics in the study of microbial symbioses, including partner recognition and communication, adaptations to host association, the role of symbiosis in genome evolution and ecology, and the effects of microbial symbiosis on host health. Course lectures and discussions will draw heavily from the primary literature in the field of microbiome/symbiosis research, focusing on the most recent discoveries, key methodological advancements, and on diverse associations ranging from marine symbioses to the human microbiome.
MB351 General Microbiology: Rigorous introduction to basic principles of microbiology for students in biological and agricultural sciences and for all students planning to take further courses in microbiology. Prerequisite: One Biology course [BIO 181, BIO 183, ZO 150 or ZO 160] and one Organic Chemistry course [CH 221 or CH 220]
MB352 General Microbiology Laboratory: Laboratory experience in general microbiology. Aseptic technique, isolation and identification of bacteria, staining and microscopy. Enumeration of bacteria and viruses. Students who have completed either MB [BEC] 320 or MB 354 may not take this course for credit. Corequisite: MB 351
MB354 Inquiry-Guided Microbiology Lab: Inquiry-guided laboratory experience in general microbiology, for microbiology majors and honors students, and those desiring a more rigorous exposure to this topic. Aseptic technique, isolation and identification of bacteria, staining and microscopy, and Koch’s postulates. Restricted to microbiology majors and honor’s students. Others require departmental permission. Credit is not allowed for both MB 354 and either Mb 320 or MB 352. Corequisite: MB 351
MB360 Scientific Inquiry in Microbiology: At the Bench: Scientific questions, controls and variables, designing, preparing for and carrying out experiments, keeping a notebook, interpreting results, and presenting their findings: i.e. the pragmatic things a student must know in order to work efficiently in a research lab regardless of the discipline. Prior or current enrollment in MB 352 or MB 354 recommended. Prerequisite:CH 101 and BIO 183 [both with a C- or better]
MB411 Medical Microbiology: Comprehensive study of microbial pathogenesis and mammalian host resistance. Diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of common human diseases of microbial origin. Prerequisite: MB 351
MB414 Microbial Metabolic Regulation: An integrative perspective on bacterial physiology and metabolism through an analysis of metabolic regulatory functions. Prerequisite: MB 351 and either BCH 351 or 451
MB420 Fundamentals of Microbial Cell Biotransformations: This is a half-semester course. Basic microbial cell culture theory and practice: cell physiology, mass balances, and metabolic control as seen in a dynamic bioreactor process to be scalable, consistent, and robust. The lab portion of the course provides students with hands-on experience in culture techniques using bioreactors. Students who have completed MB[BEC] 520 may not take BEC [MB] 420 for credit. Prerequisite: MB 352 OR Corequisite of BEC[MB] 320
MB441 Immunology: Introduction to principles of molecular immunology. Overview of immune system development and function, and discussions of ongoing scientific research regarding immune regulation. P: C- or better in [MB 351 or BCH 351 or BCH 451 or BIO 414 or PB 414 or BIO 421]
MB451 Microbial Diversity: Molecular, biochemical, and evolutionary diversity of the microbial world, including Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryotes. Evolutionary perspective on microbial relationships, molecular methods of study and classical and modern biotechnological methods utilizing this genetic diversity to explore the microbial world and use the resulting insight to meet the needs of our own species. Prerequisite: MB 411 and [GN 311 or BCH 351 or BCH 451]