Course Descriptions
MCB 2000 Microbiology. F, S, SS. Credits: 3.
The role of microorganisms in chemical transformations, disease, public health and agriculture. Fundamental concepts are discussed, followed by both beneficial and harmful actions of microorganisms as they affect our lives. Suitable as a general education science course. Not acceptable for admission to advanced microbiology courses. This course will not be acceptable for the preprofessional curricula relating to the medical/veterinary sciences. (Dr. Asghari)
MCB 2000C Microbiology. F, S, SS. Credits: 1; Coreq: MCB 2000. Laboratory will demonstrate biochemical transformations and present methods for studying microbial properties. Suitable as a general education science course. Not acceptable for admission to advanced microbiology courses. This course will not be acceptable for the preprofessional curricula relating to the medical/veterinary sciences.
MCB 3020 Basic Biology of Microorganisms . F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: C or better in BSC 2010, 2010L; BSC 2011, 2011L or AGR 3303; CHM 2210 or CHM 2200. Coreq: MCB 3020L. This course will be replaced by MCB 3023, Principles of Microbiology, 3 credits for Microbiology majors only beginning fall 2007. Non- Microbiology majors only will be permitted to register in this course beginning fall, 2007.
Structure, nutrition and growth of microorganisms; characterization of representative microorganisms and viruses; metabolic properties and introduction to microbial genetics. (TBA)
MCB 3020L Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms . F, S, SS. Credits: 1. Coreq: MCB 3020.
Laboratory exercises on the structure, nutrition and growth of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Includes isolation and classification of representative microorganisms. Required of all students anticipating enrolling in more advanced courses in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science. Beginning spring, 2007 this course will be replaced by MCB 3023L, 2 credits for Microbiology majors only. All other non-micro majors will continue to take MCB 3020L, 1 credit for their individual department degree requirements. (Munro)
MCB 3023 Principles of Microbiology, F,S, SS Credits: 3; Prereq: Microbiology and Cell Science Majors only and C or better in BSC 2010, 2010L; BSC 2011, 2011L or AGR 3303; CHM 2210 or CHM 2200. Coreq: MCB 3023L.
Introduction to the principles and techniques of microbiology, genetics, taxonomy, biochemistry and ecology of microorganisms. Required of all majors and students anticipating enrolling in more advanced courses in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science. Understanding the impact of microorganisms on the advancements of the biological sciences (and on all aspects of life on earth) will be reinforced by critical analysis of the primary literature and through use of web-based bioinformatics tools. (F - Dr. DeCrecy, S - Dr. Rasche, SS - TBA)
*This courses will be offered for the first time, summer 07 and will replace the MCB 3020 requirement for Microbiology majors. Registration is restricted to Microbiology majors only.
MCB3023L Principles of Microbiology Laboratory. F, S, SS. Credits: 2. Microbiology and Cell Science majors only and Coreq: MCB 3023 (summer 07) or MCB 3020 (spring 07 or prior).
Laboratory techniques on the structure, nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, and growth of microorganisms. Required of all microbiology majors and students anticipating enrolling in more advanced courses in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science starting spring, 07 semester. Registration will be restricted to Microbiology majors only.
MCB 4203 Bacterial and Viral Pathogens. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: MCB 3020 or MCB 3023 with C or better.
Host parasite relationships in the diseases of man and animals. The characteristics of bacterial and viral pathogens. Basic techniques of isolation and identification.
(Dr. Farrah)
MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: MCB 3020 or MCB 3023, 3020L or MCB 3023L with C or better. If possible, BCH 4024, CHM 3218 or CHM 3218 should be taken before MCB 4303.
Molecular biology of bacterial gene expression, DNA replication, mutation, genetic mapping using plasmids and phages, recombinant DNA mechanisms.
(Dr. Keyhani)
MCB 4403 Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function . F. Credits: 3; Prereq: CHM 2211; MCB 3020 or MCB 3023, 3020L or MCB 3023L with C or better. Recommended Prereq: BCH 4024, or CHM 3218.
An analysis of the cell structure and physiology of bacterial cells. Extensive discussion of cell division and cell growth is provided, along with descriptions of important bacterial cell structures (e.g. cell walls, membranes, flagella, etc.) (Dr. Maupin)
MCB 4503 General Virology. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: MCB 3020 or MCB 3023, 3020L or MCB 3023L and MCB 4203 with C or better; Coreq: BCH 4024 or CHM 3218.
Nature of viruses and mechanisms of infection and replication. Includes bacterial, animal and plant viruses. (Dr. Maruniak)
MCB 4905 Undergraduate Research. F, S, SS. Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: Permission of undergraduate adviser. May be repeated up to a maximum of 10 credits.
Individual laboratory research under the close guidance of a selected faculty member. Enrollment limited to undergraduate majors in Microbiology. Required of, but not limited to, candidates for High Honors or Highest Honors. Not acceptable toward 25 credits of departmental required and elective courses that are required for the major.
MCB 4934 Special Topics in Microbiology and Cell Science. Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: Approval of Undergraduate Coordinator is required prior to registration.
Supervised literature or historical study on topics of current interest in Microbiology and Cell Science.
MCB 5303L Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory. S. Credits: 2; Prereq: MCB 3020 or MCB 3023, 3020L or MCB 3023L, and MCB 4303 or PCB 4522 with C or better. Coreq: The professor will allow students to register if they are taking MCB 4203 or PCB 4522 as coreq's.
Methods for mutagenesis, gene transfer and genetic mapping, plasmid isolation, restriction enzyme use, phage isolation and preparation. (Dr. Shanmugam)
MCB 5458 Energy Transformation in Microorganisms . SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: MCB 3020 or MCB 3023, 3020L or MCB 3023L and CHM 3218 or BCH 4024.
Energy transformations of dissimilatory and assimilatory processes in microorganisms with emphasis on regulation and energy cycles. Applications to microbial energy transformations to low energy technology. (Dr. Preston)
MCB 5505 General Virology. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of instructor; MCB 3020 or MCB 3023, 3020L or MCB 3023L and MCB 4203 with C or better; Coreq: BCH 4024 or CHM 3218.
Nature of viruses and mechanisms of infection and replication. Includes bacterial, animal and plant viruses. (Dr. Maruniak)
PCB 3134 Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function . F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: With C or better, BSC 2010, 2010L; BSC 2011, 2011L or AGR 3303, CHM 2210.
Lecture and discussions in the field of cell biology. Emphasis on the interrelation of structure and function, the regulation of metabolism and the specialized activities of plant and animal cells. (F - Dr. Mou, S - Dr. Davis)
PCB 4203 Biology of Differentiated Cells . S. Credits: 3; Prereq: PCB 3134, CHM 2211 with C or better.
Lectures on the physiology of cell specialization. Emphasis on comparative ultra structure, function and regulation of differentiated cell types. (TBA)
PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: MCB 3020 or MCB 3023 and MCB 3020L or MCB 3023L with C or better.
Molecular biology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes covering the fundamentals of genome organization and gene structure, regulation of transcription, DNA replication and repair, and RNA processing. Also included are discussions of strategies, vectors and applications of genetic engineering in higher plants and animals.
(Dr. Gurley)
PCB 5136L Techniques in Microbial and Cell Biology . F. Credits: 3; Prereq: C grade or higher in MCB 3020 or MCB 3023, 3020Lor MCB 3023L, CHM 3120, 3120L.
A laboratory in experimental bacteriology and cell biology. Emphasis on experimental approaches and techniques used in study of cells and microorganisms. Experiments in microscopy, cell fractionation, metabolism, physiology, genetics, and regulation. (Dr. Preston)
PCB 5235 Immunology. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: C grade or higher MCB 3020L or MCB 3023L.
Immune system of vertebrate animals. The cellular and molecular events involved in immune responsiveness and resistance to infectious diseases. (Dr. Hoffmann)
ZOO 4232 Human Parasitology. F. Credits: 3; Prereq: BSC 2010, 2010L; BSC 2011, 2011L or AGR 3303 with C or better. Host-parasite relationships of helminth and protozoan diseases important in health sciences and veterinary medicine. (Dr. Kima)