Microbiology (MB)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.