BHS 107, HEALTH PROFESSIONS: DENTAL, 1 Credit

Discussion of matters relating to a dental career. Includes application procedures, the importance of various requirements, admissions, professional school curricula, financing education and related matters. Speakers are included.

BHS 110, BIOHEALTH SCIENCES ORIENTATION, 1 Credit

Introduction of incoming BioHealth Sciences students to college life with an emphasis on faculties, facilities, services, and curricula in BHS. Exposure to career opportunities for students interested in the BioHealth Sciences.

Available via Ecampus

BHS 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: GS 199

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 211, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II: MOLECULAR, MICROBIAL, BIOHEALTH, 1 Credit

Develop awareness of the elements of professional development, identify strategic areas for growth, and design an exploration plan. Emphasis is placed on being able to analyze career opportunities to determine the best mix of technical and professional skills needed for success as a biological science professional. CROSSLISTED as BB 211/BHS 211.

Equivalent to: BB 211

BHS 255, *ALLIED HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY, 4 Credits

General properties of cellular microbes and viruses, microbial biochemistry and genetics, pathogenesis and disease, immunity, and microbial infections. Emphasizes medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. Not intended for biological sciences majors. CROSSLISTED as BHS 255/MB 255.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: MB 255

Available via Ecampus

BHS 305, LABORATORY AND COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 2 Credits

Explores biological, technical, and bioinformatic concepts related to the analysis and preparation of microbiological samples relevant to human health and infection. Applies these concepts during the performance of activities, exercises, and computational analyses of microbial DNA sequence data.

Prerequisite: MB 302 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MB 302H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

Equivalent to: MB 305

Available via Ecampus

BHS 316, PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Focuses on interactions of the innate and adaptive immune responses in the context of infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies and immunotherapies.

Prerequisite: MB 230 with C- or better or (BI 204 with C- or better and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]))

Available via Ecampus

BHS 320, HUMAN BACTERIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of bacteria, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on the role of bacteria in human health and disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 320/MB 320.

Prerequisite: (BI 204 with C- or better and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 211 [C-] or BI 211H [C-]) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-]))

Equivalent to: MB 320

BHS 323, ^MICROBIAL INFLUENCES ON HUMAN HEALTH, 3 Credits

Explores how microorganisms contribute in beneficial and detrimental ways to human health. Emphasizes microbial contributions to cancer, gut health, chronic infection and autoimmune diseases.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

Equivalent to: BI 323

Available via Ecampus

BHS 329, MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PATHOLOGY, 3 Credits

Introduces basic principles of disease, focused on structural and functional changes of cells, tissues and organs, and their relationships to clinical disease. Emphasizes the cellular to organ level, but covers molecular mechanisms, as pertinent.

Prerequisite: ((BI 211 with D- or better or BI 211H with D- or better) and (BI 212 [D-] or BI 212H [D-])) or ((BI 221 [D-] or BI 221H [D-]) and (BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-])) or (BI 204 [D-] and BI 205 [D-] and BI 206 [D-])

Available via Ecampus

BHS 340, HUMAN VIROLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of viruses, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on viruses causing human disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 340/MB 340.

Prerequisite: (BI 204 with C- or better and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 211 [C-] or BI 211H [C-]) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-]))

Equivalent to: MB 340

Available via Ecampus

BHS 345, ^BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF NEUROPATHOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores the causes, treatments, and human impact of neurological conditions including epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more. Builds scientific writing and communication skills through analysis and discussion of assigned primary literature as well as an independently-developed research project. Emphasizes the importance of tailoring scientific writing to reach different audiences including experts, care providers, and patients.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Prerequisite: BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better or BB 360 with D- or better or BI 232 with D- or better or BI 332 with D- or better

BHS 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

BHS 410, SCIENCE INTERNSHIP, 1-12 Credits

Supervised scientific work experience at selected cooperating institutions, agencies, laboratories, or companies.

This course is repeatable for 12 credits.

BHS 415, ONE HEALTH IN PRACTICE, 3 Credits

One health is the concept that human, animal and environmental health are all intertwined. Utilizes current one health issues such as disease outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance to encourage students from diverse fields to develop interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills. CROSSLISTED as BHS 415/VMB 415.

Equivalent to: VMB 415

Recommended: At least third-year standing.

BHS 490, BIOHEALTH SCIENCES CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, 2 Credits

Covers knowledge and professional skills that students will need to obtain and sustain a successful career in health-related professions. Explores career opportunities and learn how to successfully compete for jobs. Analyzes clinical research problem in BioHealth Sciences and communicate the results of this analysis.

Prerequisite: BHS 323 with D- or better or (MB 385 with D- or better and (MB 302 [D-] or MB 302H [D-]))

Available via Ecampus

BHS 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 110, ORIENTATION TO MICROBIOLOGY, 1 Credit

Introduction of incoming microbiology students to college life with an emphasis on faculties, facilities, services, and curricula in microbiology. Exposure to career opportunities in microbiology.

MB 230, +*INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Explores microbiology as it affects our everyday lives. Examines the fundamental roles and properties of microorganisms across the Tree of Life, and their impact on health, food/water sanitation, environment, industry, and genetic engineering. Engages in scientific conversations discussing historical and current concepts in microbiology, and their relevance to daily life and to society. Builds proficiency in hands-on laboratory experiments, and analysis and communication of the results.

Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: MB 230H

MB 255, *ALLIED HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY, 4 Credits

General properties of cellular microbes and viruses, microbial biochemistry and genetics, pathogenesis and disease, immunity, and microbial infections. Emphasizes medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health. Not intended for biological sciences majors. CROSSLISTED as BHS 255/MB 255.

Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science

Equivalent to: BHS 255

Available via Ecampus

MB 290, SUCCESS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 1 Credit

Science skills, science literacy, ethics, and professional development to build a successful career in Microbiology. Learn the process of research, access and analyze primary literature, evaluate user-generated science content, practice professional skills, and identify and plan for experience-building opportunities such as jobs, research and internships. Sophomore standing or higher.

MB 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Equivalent to: MB 299H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 299H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: MB 299

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 302, GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Emphasizes cytology, physiology, virology, growth and control of growth with coverage of the role of microorganisms in nature, in disease, and as useful tools.

Prerequisite: (CH 332 with C- or better or CH 335 with C- or better) and (( (BI 212 with C- or better or BI 212H with C- or better) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-])) )

Equivalent to: MB 302H

Available via Ecampus

MB 302H, GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Emphasizes cytology, physiology, virology, growth and control of growth with coverage of the role of microorganisms in nature, in disease, and as useful tools.

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Prerequisite: (CH 332 with C- or better or CH 335 with C- or better) and (( (BI 212 with C- or better or BI 212H with C- or better) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-])) )

Equivalent to: MB 302

MB 303, GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Development of laboratory techniques; exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in MB 302.

Prerequisite: MB 302 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MB 302H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

MB 305, LABORATORY AND COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 2 Credits

Explores biological, technical, and bioinformatic concepts related to the analysis and preparation of microbiological samples relevant to human health and infection. Applies these concepts during the performance of activities, exercises, and computational analyses of microbial DNA sequence data.

Prerequisite: MB 302 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MB 302H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better

Equivalent to: BHS 305

MB 310, BACTERIAL MOLECULAR GENETICS, 3 Credits

Introduces concepts of bacterial molecular genetics. Topics including DNA replication, mutation, DNA repair, DNA recombination, transposons, bacteriophages, genetic manipulation, and gene regulation.

Prerequisite: (MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better) and (BB 314 [D-] or BB 314H [D-]) and (BB 450 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or BB 490 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

MB 311, ^MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY LAB: A WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE, 3 Credits

Scientific writing, laboratory notebook composition, experimental design, and laboratory experiments in bacterial molecular biology.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Prerequisite: (MB 303 with D- or better or MB 303H with D- or better) and MB 310 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 312, BACTERIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND METABOLISM, 3 Credits

Molecular structure and function, macromolecular assembly, energy production and use, and cellular growth.

Prerequisite: MB 310 with D- or better and BB 451 [D-]

Equivalent to: MB 304

Recommended: BB 450

MB 314, AQUATIC MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

A survey of the diversity, ecology, and physiology of microbes in aquatic systems, with emphasis on their roles in food webs, chemical cycling, and human health. Provides the background knowledge and quantitative/analytical skills necessary to interpret and critique current and historical research in the fields of general aquatic microbiology.

Prerequisite: (CH 231 with D- or better or CH 231H with D- or better or CH 121 with D- or better) and (CH 232 [D-] or CH 232H [D-] or CH 122 [D-]) and (CH 233 [D-] or CH 233H [D-] or CH 123 [D-])

MB 320, HUMAN BACTERIOLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of bacteria, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on the role of bacteria in human health and disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 320/MB 320.

Prerequisite: (BI 204 with C- or better and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 211 [C-] or BI 211H [C-]) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-]))

Equivalent to: BHS 320

MB 330, *DISEASE AND SOCIETY, 3 Credits

Infectious disease has many effects on the development of society, and likewise, human interactions affect the development of disease. The course examines these interactions with a focus on the role of race, class, and economic status in the development of epidemics. (Bacc Core Course)

Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination

Available via Ecampus

MB 340, HUMAN VIROLOGY, 4 Credits

Properties of viruses, their biology, pathogenesis and concern to society. Emphasis on viruses causing human disease. CROSSLISTED as BHS 340/MB 340.

Prerequisite: (BI 204 with C- or better and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or ((BI 211 [C-] or BI 211H [C-]) and (BI 212 [C-] or BI 212H [C-]) and (BI 213 [C-] or BI 213H [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-]))

Equivalent to: BHS 340

Available via Ecampus

MB 385, ^EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND EPIDEMICS, 3 Credits

Emerging and reemerging infectious disease is a contemporary global issue of great concern. To understand and evaluate the issue, the course covers germ theory, disease history and ecology, microbial pathogenesis and the immune response, historic plagues, and the biological, environmental, population and social changes that contribute to disease emergence.

Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)

Prerequisite: ((BI 211 with D- or better or BI 211H with D- or better) and (BI 212 [D-] or BI 212H [D-]) and (BI 213 [D-] or BI 213H [D-])) or ((BI 221 [D-] or BI 221H [D-]) and (BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-]) and (BI 223 [D-] or BI 223H [D-]))

Equivalent to: BI 385

MB 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Equivalent to: MB 399H

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 399H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits

Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator

Equivalent to: MB 399

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

Conference: Instruction in microbiology.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 406, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits

Reading and Conference/Instructor in Microbiology.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 410, OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP, 1-10 Credits

Supervised work experience at selected cooperating institutions, agencies, laboratories, clinics or companies. Maximum of 10 credits allowed but no more than 3 credits may be used to satisfy microbiology major requirement of 36 credits.

This course is repeatable for 10 credits.

MB 416, IMMUNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores basic theory and applications of immunochemistry, immunogenetics, and cellular immunology. Examines immunologically related diseases.

Prerequisite: BB 450 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BB 450H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BB 490 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better

MB 417, IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory on the applications of current immunological techniques.

Prerequisite: (MB 303 with D- or better or MB 303H with D- or better) and MB 416 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 420, MICROBIAL GENOME EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY, 3 Credits

Explores microbial evolution from the earliest lifeforms to the modern roles of microbes in global biogeochemical cycles. Emphasizes fundamental concepts in microbial genomics and metagenomics using the global carbon cycle as a backdrop to understanding the evolution of microbial biodiversity. Covers foundational concepts needed for later coursework in genome bioinformatics.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with C or better or MB 302H with C or better or BB 314 with C or better or BB 314H with C or better

MB 422, AQUATIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Examine patterns of microbiological communities and how those patterns relate to environmental factors. Collect and process samples, analyze the resultant data and present those results. Focus on the microbial ecology of freshwater and marine systems as a foundation for discovery and learning using current analytical techniques.

Prerequisite: MB 303 with D- or better and MB 314 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 430, BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS, 3 Credits

Examines bacteria pathogenic for humans, emphasizing the structural, physiological and genetic mechanisms of pathogenesis. Explores the role of the immune system in pathogenesis and protection.

Prerequisite: (MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better) and (BI 311 [D-] or BI 311H [D-] or MB 310 [D-]) and (BB 451 [D-] or BB 491 [D-])

MB 434, VIROLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines properties of viruses, their biology and pathogenesis. Emphasizes viruses causing human and animal diseases.

Prerequisite: (BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better) or (BB 450 with D- or better or BB 450H with D- or better) or BB 490 with D- or better

MB 435, PATHOGENIC MICROBES LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory experiments to illustrate concepts presented in MB 430 and/or MB 434, focusing on pathogenic microorganisms.

Prerequisite: (MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better) and (MB 303 [D-] or MB 303H [D-]) and (MB 430 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or MB 434 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])

MB 436, THE HUMAN MICROBIOME, 3 Credits

Examines the biodiversity, function, and medical importance of the communities of microorganisms that inhabit the human body. A diverse array of topics will be discussed, including how the human microbiome is studied, case studies of specific aspects of the human microbiome, and emerging theories of how the microbiome influences human health.

Prerequisite: BI 314 with D- or better or BI 314H with D- or better or BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better or MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

MB 440, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Role of microorganisms in food spoilage, infection, and intoxication; also basic principles in contamination control and germicidal treatment during processing, preparing, and distributing food for consumption.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

MB 441, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory techniques to accompany MB 440/MB 540.

Prerequisite: (MB 303 with D- or better or MB 303H with D- or better) and MB 440 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]

MB 448, MICROBE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, 3 Credits

Explores the interactions of microorganisms with their environment and each other in a variety of natural habitats. Examines the roles and uses of microbes in anthropogenic activities such as pollution and climate change. Investigates microbial adaptations that enable their widespread success in all environments. Illustrates the roles of trophic interactions in maintaining carbon and nitrogen cycles.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better or BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better

MB 456, MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the field of biotechnology, focusing on the use of microorganisms as tools in everyday applications, in genetic engineering, and in medical, industrial, agricultural, and environmental processes. Covers current topics such as CRISPR, systems and synthetic biology, biofuels and vaccines. Includes excursions into general plant, animal, and medical biotechnology, as well as the biotechnology workforce, regulations and ethics.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better or BI 221 with D- or better or BI 221H with D- or better or BB 314 with D- or better or BB 314H with D- or better or BB 331 with D- or better or BB 450 with D- or better or BEE 362 with D- or better

MB 479, FERMENTATION MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Introduction to fermentation microbiology that emphasizes the evolution of key physiological traits and biochemical pathways within key microbial genera. Explores the microbial ecology of processes used to make alcoholic beverages, food ingredients, and fermented foods. CROSSLISTED as FST 479/MB 479.

Prerequisite: (BB 350 with D- or better or BB 450 with D- or better) and (MB 302 [D-] or MB 302H [D-])

Equivalent to: FST 479

Available via Ecampus

MB 480, GENERAL PARASITOLOGY, 3 Credits

Covers a broad overview of parasitology with emphasis on medical parasitology. Explores important groups and host/parasite relationships among all taxa from invertebrates to vertebrates, including mammals.

Prerequisite: ((BI 211 with D- or better or BI 211H with D- or better) and (BI 212 [D-] or BI 212H [D-]) and (BI 213 [D-] or BI 213H [D-])) or ((BI 221 [D-] or BI 221H [D-]) and (BI 222 [D-] or BI 222H [D-]) and (BI 223 [D-] or BI 223H [D-])) or (BI 204 [D-] and BI 205 [D-] and BI 206 [D-])

Available via Ecampus

MB 490, MICROBIOLOGY CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE, 2 Credits

Capstone experience for microbiology students to practice professional skills necessary to sustain a career in science. Students will work in teams to analyze research data and communicate this analysis, in addition to explore career opportunities and learn how to successfully compete for jobs.

Prerequisite: MB 302 with D- or better or MB 302H with D- or better

MB 491, FISH DISEASES IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE, 3 Credits

Introduction to diseases of fish including pathogens important to aquaculture and ornamental industries as well as to wild fish populations and conservation programs. CROSSLISTED as FW 491/MB 491 and FW 591/MB 591.

Equivalent to: FW 491

Recommended: 9 credits of upper-division fisheries or biology

MB 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

Recommended: One term of biology

MB 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

MB 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 506, SPECIAL PROJECTS, 1-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 6 credits.

MB 507, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MB 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 511, SCIENTIFIC SKILLS, 1 Credit

Foundational skills for success in graduate school. Students will also become familiar with ongoing research programs in three active programs in the Microbiology Program.

MB 512, HIGHLIGHTS OF MICROBIOLOGY, 1 Credit

Designed for students to gain familiarity with the history of microbiology through reading, reviewing and writing about great papers in the field. Students also meet the Microbiology Program faculty and students, and learn about some of the research in the Microbiology Program through attending colloquium.

MB 513, MICROBIAL SYSTEMS, 3 Credits

Presentation of a modern view of microbiology through the lens of microbes' influences on our planet's habitats and inhabitants. Discusses current research and the use of advanced techniques to illustrate how microbiology is contributing to many cross-disciplinary problems that can involve engineering, public health, sociology, ecology, geology, etc.

MB 516, IMMUNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Explores basic theory and applications of immunochemistry, immunogenetics, and cellular immunology. Examines immunologically related diseases.

Recommended: Completion or concurrent enrollment in BB 450 or BB 490

MB 517, IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory on the applications of current immunological techniques.

Recommended: MB 303 and completion or concurrent enrollment in MB 516

MB 520, MICROBIAL GENOME EVOLUTION AND BIODIVERSITY, 3 Credits

Explores microbial evolution from the earliest lifeforms to the modern roles of microbes in global biogeochemical cycles. Emphasizes fundamental concepts in microbial genomics and metagenomics using the global carbon cycle as a backdrop to understanding the evolution of microbial biodiversity. Covers foundational concepts needed for later coursework in genome bioinformatics.

Recommended: MB 302 or BB 314

MB 522, AQUATIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Examine patterns of microbiological communities and how those patterns relate to environmental factors. Collect and process samples, analyze the resultant data and present those results. Focus on the microbial ecology of freshwater and marine systems as a foundation for discovery and learning using current analytical techniques.

MB 530, BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS, 3 Credits

Examines bacteria pathogenic for humans, emphasizing the structural, physiological and genetic mechanisms of pathogenesis. Explores the role of the immune system in pathogenesis and protection.

Recommended: (MB 302) and (BI 311 or MB 310) and (BB 451 or BB 491)

MB 534, VIROLOGY, 3 Credits

Examines properties of viruses, their biology and pathogenesis. Emphasizes viruses causing human and animal diseases.

Recommended: BB 314 or BB 450 or BB 490

MB 540, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Role of microorganisms in food spoilage, infection, and intoxication; also basic principles in contamination control and germicidal treatment during processing, preparing, and distributing food for consumption.

Recommended: MB 302

MB 541, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits

Laboratory techniques to accompany MB 440/MB 540.

Prerequisite: MB 540 (may be taken concurrently) with C or better

Recommended: MB 302 and MB 303

MB 548, MICROBE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS, 3 Credits

Explores the interactions of microorganisms with their environment and each other in a variety of natural habitats. Examines the roles and uses of microbes in anthropogenic activities such as pollution and climate change. Investigates microbial adaptations that enable their widespread success in all environments. Illustrates the roles of trophic interactions in maintaining carbon and nitrogen cycles.

Recommended: MB 302 or BB 314

MB 556, MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY, 3 Credits

Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the field of biotechnology, focusing on the use of microorganisms as tools in everyday applications, in genetic engineering, and in medical, industrial, agricultural, and environmental processes. Covers current topics such as CRISPR, systems and synthetic biology, biofuels and vaccines. Includes excursions into general plant, animal, and medical biotechnology, as well as the biotechnology workforce, regulations and ethics.

Recommended: ENVE 541

MB 579, FERMENTATION MICROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits

Introduction to fermentation microbiology that emphasizes the evolution of key physiological traits and biochemical pathways within key microbial genera. Explores the microbial ecology of processes used to make alcoholic beverages, food ingredients, and fermented foods. CROSSLISTED as FST 579/MB 579.

Equivalent to: FST 579

Recommended: (BB 350 or BB 450) and MB 302

MB 580, GENERAL PARASITOLOGY, 3 Credits

Covers a broad overview of parasitology with emphasis on medical parasitology. Explores important groups and host/parasite relationships among all taxa from invertebrates to vertebrates, including mammals.

Available via Ecampus

MB 591, FISH DISEASES IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE, 3 Credits

Introduction to diseases of fish including pathogens important to aquaculture and ornamental industries as well as to wild fish populations and conservation programs. CROSSLISTED as FW 491/MB 491 and FW 591/MB 591.

Equivalent to: FW 591

Recommended: 9 credits of upper-division fisheries or biology

MB 599, SELECTED TOPICS, 0-6 Credits

This course is repeatable for 24 credits.

MB 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 999 credits.

MB 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 607, SEMINAR, 1 Credit

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

MB 610, INTERNSHIP, 1-9 Credits

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.

MB 668, MICROBIAL BIOINFORMATICS AND GENOME EVOLUTION, 4 Credits

Theoretical and practical issues in microbial genome sequencing and annotation, with an emphasis on evolutionary theory and comparative analysis of microbial genome sequences. Metabolic prediction from genomes, with a population genetics perspective on comparative microbial genomics. Exploration of applications of genomics and allied tools to microbial populations, including metagenomics, metaproteomics, and metatranscriptomics.

Equivalent to: MCB 668

MB 699, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits

Lec/lab.

This course is repeatable for 16 credits.