Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to the importance of viruses, bacteria, fungi, archaea and parasites both to humans and to the biosphere. Topics include past and present microbial impact on humans and society, ecology and diversity of microbes, biotechnology and microbial impact on the biosphere. Recommended: High School Biology. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to the importance of viruses, bacteria, fungi, archaea and parasites both to humans and to the biosphere. Topics include past and present microbial impact on humans and society, ecology and diversity of microbes, biotechnology and microbial impact on the biosphere. Recommended: High School Biology. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
An introduction to curriculum and research opportunities in microbiology at Iowa State. Topics include: easing the transition to life as a university student, development of specific goals, strengthening interpersonal communication, professional portfolio creation and resume building. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
An introduction to curriculum and research opportunities in microbiology at Iowa State. Topics include: easing the transition to life as a university student, development of specific goals, strengthening interpersonal communication, professional portfolio creation and resume building. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2.
An exploratory laboratory where students will purify phage from soil, visualize phage using electron microscopy and isolate genomic material for nucleic acid sequencing. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2.
An exploratory laboratory where students will purify phage from soil, visualize phage using electron microscopy and isolate genomic material for nucleic acid sequencing. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: (One BIOL course except BIOL 1100, BIOL 1110, BIOL 1120, BIOL 1730, BIOL 2010, BIOL 3070) or Instructor Permission
Selected topics in microbiology with emphasis on the relationship of microorganisms to human and animal health, agricultural technology, and the environment. With written petition to the chair of the supervisory committee, students who obtain a grade of B or better may substitute 2010 for MICRO 3020 in advanced courses.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: (One BIOL course except BIOL 1100, BIOL 1110, BIOL 1120, BIOL 1730, BIOL 2010, BIOL 3070) or Instructor Permission
Selected topics in microbiology with emphasis on the relationship of microorganisms to human and animal health, agricultural technology, and the environment. With written petition to the chair of the supervisory committee, students who obtain a grade of B or better may substitute 2010 for MICRO 3020 in advanced courses.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Discussion 2.
8 week course. “One Health” concept as a relatively new approach to disease control, sustainability, and the consequences of environmental disruption. Interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Importance of scientists communicating with the general public about One Health topics, such as habitat loss, agricultural practices, and the spread of antibiotic resistant organisms. Recommended: High School Biology or Environmental Science. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Discussion 2.
8 week course. “One Health” concept as a relatively new approach to disease control, sustainability, and the consequences of environmental disruption. Interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Importance of scientists communicating with the general public about One Health topics, such as habitat loss, agricultural practices, and the spread of antibiotic resistant organisms. Recommended: High School Biology or Environmental Science. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: (Credit or concurrent enrollment in MICRO 2010 or MICRO 3020) or Instructor Permission
Fundamental hands-on laboratory techniques used to study microorganisms.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: (Credit or concurrent enrollment in MICRO 2010 or MICRO 3020) or Instructor Permission
Fundamental hands-on laboratory techniques used to study microorganisms.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2110 or BIOL 2120), 3 credits of CHEM, or Instructor Permission
Basic cell biology, physiology, metabolism, genetics and ecology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on prokaryotes and viruses, as well as the roles of microorganisms in the environment, disease, agriculture, and industry.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2110 or BIOL 2120), 3 credits of CHEM, or Instructor Permission
Basic cell biology, physiology, metabolism, genetics and ecology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on prokaryotes and viruses, as well as the roles of microorganisms in the environment, disease, agriculture, and industry.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: (Credit or enrollment in MICRO 3020) or Instructor Permission
Sequencing and sequence analyses of microbial genomes have become a routine approach in all areas of microbiology. Students will utilize relevant software platforms and develop an understanding of key concepts about microbial genomics while also strengthening key laboratory and communication skills.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: (Credit or enrollment in MICRO 3020) or Instructor Permission
Sequencing and sequence analyses of microbial genomes have become a routine approach in all areas of microbiology. Students will utilize relevant software platforms and develop an understanding of key concepts about microbial genomics while also strengthening key laboratory and communication skills.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3020 (or MICRO 2010 if a B or better was obtained) or Instructor Permission
Study of infection by bacterial and viral pathogenic agents of humans with an overview of immune responses in controlling disease.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3020 (or MICRO 2010 if a B or better was obtained) or Instructor Permission
Study of infection by bacterial and viral pathogenic agents of humans with an overview of immune responses in controlling disease.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: ((MICRO 2010 or MICRO 3020) and (MICRO 3000L) and (Credit or Enrollment in MICRO 3100)) or Instructor Permission
Microbiological tools and techniques to isolate, identify, and characterize medically significant microorganisms in relation to human diseases. Emphasis on the virulence factors of pathogenic organisms as compared to the normal flora.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: ((MICRO 2010 or MICRO 3020) and (MICRO 3000L) and (Credit or Enrollment in MICRO 3100)) or Instructor Permission
Microbiological tools and techniques to isolate, identify, and characterize medically significant microorganisms in relation to human diseases. Emphasis on the virulence factors of pathogenic organisms as compared to the normal flora.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Prereq: BIOL 3130; MICRO 3020; CHEM 3320
A systems perspective of bacterial growth, survival, and cellular differentiation by integrating physiological and genetic principles. Emphasis is on prokaryotes although unicellular eukaryotes are also discussed. Topics include the structure, function, and assembly of cell components, molecular and genomic techniques, bioenergetics and metabolism, regulation of gene expression, genetic adaptation, stress tolerance, biofilms, and cell-cell interactions and communications.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 4.
Prereq: BIOL 3130; MICRO 3020; CHEM 3320
A systems perspective of bacterial growth, survival, and cellular differentiation by integrating physiological and genetic principles. Emphasis is on prokaryotes although unicellular eukaryotes are also discussed. Topics include the structure, function, and assembly of cell components, molecular and genomic techniques, bioenergetics and metabolism, regulation of gene expression, genetic adaptation, stress tolerance, biofilms, and cell-cell interactions and communications.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5020/ VMPM 5020).
(Cross-listed with GEN 4020).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer and gene regulation are covered, along with genetic and genomic-based approaches to study these and other cellular processes of microorganisms. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics and genomics. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5020/ VMPM 5020).
(Cross-listed with GEN 4020).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer and gene regulation are covered, along with genetic and genomic-based approaches to study these and other cellular processes of microorganisms. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics and genomics. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with ANS 5070/ FSHN 5070/ MICRO 5070).
(Cross-listed with FSHN 4070).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (MICRO 2010 or MICRO 3020) or Instructor Permission
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods, from production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. Upon successful completion of this class, the student will receive both the Preventive Controls for Human Foods certificate (FDA program) and the International HACCP Alliance certificate (USDA-FSIS program). Recommended: FSHN 4200 or MICRO 4200 and one semester of Microbiology Laboratory.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with ANS 5070/ FSHN 5070/ MICRO 5070).
(Cross-listed with FSHN 4070).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (MICRO 2010 or MICRO 3020) or Instructor Permission
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods, from production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. Upon successful completion of this class, the student will receive both the Preventive Controls for Human Foods certificate (FDA program) and the International HACCP Alliance certificate (USDA-FSIS program). Recommended: FSHN 4200 or MICRO 4200 and one semester of Microbiology Laboratory.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5300).
(Cross-listed with BBMB 4300).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3000L and MICRO 3020
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5300).
(Cross-listed with BBMB 4300).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3000L and MICRO 3020
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 4.
Prereq: (Undergraduate Microbiology Major, MICRO 3020, MICRO 3000L, CHEM 3320, and BIOL 3130L) or Instructor Permission
Fundamental techniques and theory for studying the cellular mechanisms, genetic processes and diversity of microbial life. Experimental techniques will include isolation and physiological characterization of bacteria that inhabit different environments as well as an emphasis on genetic and molecular techniques to understand antibiotic resistance processes and mechanisms. Also included are techniques for phylogenetic characterization, measuring gene expression, and genetic manipulation of bacteria. Essential components for the effective communication of scientific results are also emphasized.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 4.
Prereq: (Undergraduate Microbiology Major, MICRO 3020, MICRO 3000L, CHEM 3320, and BIOL 3130L) or Instructor Permission
Fundamental techniques and theory for studying the cellular mechanisms, genetic processes and diversity of microbial life. Experimental techniques will include isolation and physiological characterization of bacteria that inhabit different environments as well as an emphasis on genetic and molecular techniques to understand antibiotic resistance processes and mechanisms. Also included are techniques for phylogenetic characterization, measuring gene expression, and genetic manipulation of bacteria. Essential components for the effective communication of scientific results are also emphasized.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: SPCM 2120; 20 credits in MICRO
Required of all undergraduate majors in microbiology. Students demonstrate mastery of core courses in microbiology through discussion of current literature in microbiology and immunology, issues in scientific conduct, and bioethics in microbiology. Students present current papers in a journal club format and gain experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals. This course is a capstone course and should be taken within the last two semesters.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: SPCM 2120; 20 credits in MICRO
Required of all undergraduate majors in microbiology. Students demonstrate mastery of core courses in microbiology through discussion of current literature in microbiology and immunology, issues in scientific conduct, and bioethics in microbiology. Students present current papers in a journal club format and gain experience in writing and reviewing grant proposals. This course is a capstone course and should be taken within the last two semesters.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: Required. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Junior classification
Preparations for graduation. Topics include job search strategies, career information, mock interviews, graduate and professional school application processes and guidelines as well as outcomes assessment activities.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: Required. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Junior classification
Preparations for graduation. Topics include job search strategies, career information, mock interviews, graduate and professional school application processes and guidelines as well as outcomes assessment activities.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Cross-listed with BIOL 4560).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: (10 credits BIOL or MICRO) or Instructor Permission
Morphology, diversity, and ecology of fungi; their relation to agriculture, industry, and human health.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Cross-listed with BIOL 4560).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: (10 credits BIOL or MICRO) or Instructor Permission
Morphology, diversity, and ecology of fungi; their relation to agriculture, industry, and human health.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5750/ VMPM 5750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3100
An examination of humoral and cellular immune function as well as the interaction of the cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease. MICRO 4750L optional. Graduation Restriction: Credit for either MICRO 4750 or VMPM 5200, but not both, may be applied to graduation.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5750/ VMPM 5750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3100
An examination of humoral and cellular immune function as well as the interaction of the cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease. MICRO 4750L optional. Graduation Restriction: Credit for either MICRO 4750 or VMPM 5200, but not both, may be applied to graduation.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2.
Prereq: Credits or Enrollments in MICRO 3100 or MICRO 4750 or MICRO 5750
Techniques in primary culture and tumor cell growth, measures of lymphocyte function, serological techniques and flow cytometry. Half semester course.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2.
Prereq: Credits or Enrollments in MICRO 3100 or MICRO 4750 or MICRO 5750
Techniques in primary culture and tumor cell growth, measures of lymphocyte function, serological techniques and flow cytometry. Half semester course.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5770/ PLP 5770).
(Cross-listed with PLP 4770).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in MICRO or PLP
Overview of plant-associated bacteria including their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved with their interactions with plants. The course covers bacterial plant pathogens and pathogenesis, nitrogen fixation and plant symbioses, biological control and plant growth promotion, bacterial disease diagnosis and management, and approaches to the study of microbial communities in the rhizosphere and on leaves. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 5770/ PLP 5770).
(Cross-listed with PLP 4770).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: 3 credits in MICRO or PLP
Overview of plant-associated bacteria including their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved with their interactions with plants. The course covers bacterial plant pathogens and pathogenesis, nitrogen fixation and plant symbioses, biological control and plant growth promotion, bacterial disease diagnosis and management, and approaches to the study of microbial communities in the rhizosphere and on leaves. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Summer)
Credits: 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor; Membership in the University Honors Program
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor; Membership in the University Honors Program
Graduation Restriction: A maximum of 6 credits of MICRO 4900 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Participation in the Cooperative Extension Intern Program or an equivalent work experience. Written report of activities required. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits of 3000-level credit MICRO; Permission of Instructor
Participation in the Cooperative Extension Intern Program or an equivalent work experience. Written report of activities required. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4020/ GEN 4020).
(Cross-listed with VMPM 5020).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer and gene regulation are covered, along with genetic and genomic-based approaches to study these and other cellular processes of microorganisms. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics and genomics. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4020/ GEN 4020).
(Cross-listed with VMPM 5020).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer and gene regulation are covered, along with genetic and genomic-based approaches to study these and other cellular processes of microorganisms. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics and genomics. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
(Dual-listed with ANS 4070/ FSHN 4070/ MICRO 4070).
(Cross-listed with FSHN 5070).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 4200 or Graduate Standing
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods, from production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. Upon successful completion of this class, the student will receive both the Preventive Controls for Human Foods certificate (FDA program) and the International HACCP Alliance certificate (USDA-FSIS program). Recommended: FSHN 4200 or MICRO 4200 and one semester of Microbiology Laboratory.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with ANS 4070/ FSHN 4070/ MICRO 4070).
(Cross-listed with FSHN 5070).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 4200 or Graduate Standing
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods, from production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. Upon successful completion of this class, the student will receive both the Preventive Controls for Human Foods certificate (FDA program) and the International HACCP Alliance certificate (USDA-FSIS program). Recommended: FSHN 4200 or MICRO 4200 and one semester of Microbiology Laboratory.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4300).
(Cross-listed with BBMB 5300).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (MICRO 3020 and MICRO 3000L) or Graduate Standing
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4300).
(Cross-listed with BBMB 5300).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (MICRO 3020 and MICRO 3000L) or Graduate Standing
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, and ecological features of members of those groups. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Comparisons among the three kingdoms of life (Bacterica, Archaea, and Eukarya). Topics will include metabolism, adaptation, methods of phylogenetic analysis, and comparative genomics.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Comparisons among the three kingdoms of life (Bacterica, Archaea, and Eukarya). Topics will include metabolism, adaptation, methods of phylogenetic analysis, and comparative genomics.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Review of genetics and selected physiological topics of model bacteria.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Review of genetics and selected physiological topics of model bacteria.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Review and contrast/comparison of common bacterial pathogens of plants and animals and their mechanisms of virulence, including toxins, protein secretion, host invasion and iron acquisition strategies. An overview of eukaryotic cell biology that is relevant to pathogenesis will also be included.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Review and contrast/comparison of common bacterial pathogens of plants and animals and their mechanisms of virulence, including toxins, protein secretion, host invasion and iron acquisition strategies. An overview of eukaryotic cell biology that is relevant to pathogenesis will also be included.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Introduction to virus life cycles including entry, gene expression strategies, replication, and mechanisms to modify and overcome host defenses. The roles of specific viruses and sub-viral agents in animal and plant disease will also be included.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
Introduction to virus life cycles including entry, gene expression strategies, replication, and mechanisms to modify and overcome host defenses. The roles of specific viruses and sub-viral agents in animal and plant disease will also be included.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (GEN 3130 or GEN 3200) or Graduate Standing
Ecology, genetics, physiology and diversity of fungi, from yeasts to mushrooms, and their importance in human affairs.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (GEN 3130 or GEN 3200) or Graduate Standing
Ecology, genetics, physiology and diversity of fungi, from yeasts to mushrooms, and their importance in human affairs.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
The study of microorganisms in their natural environments, with a focus on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including eukaryotic hosts; interactions within biofilms and communities, including intercellular communication and symbioses; microbial adaptations to extreme environments; and metagemomic, genomic, molecular and microscopy techniques for the study of microbes in natural systems.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: (BIOL 3130 and MICRO 3020) or Graduate Standing
The study of microorganisms in their natural environments, with a focus on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including eukaryotic hosts; interactions within biofilms and communities, including intercellular communication and symbioses; microbial adaptations to extreme environments; and metagemomic, genomic, molecular and microscopy techniques for the study of microbes in natural systems.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4750).
(Cross-listed with VMPM 5750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3100 or Graduate Standing
An examination of humoral and cellular immune function as well as the interaction of the cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease. MICRO 4750L optional. Graduation Restriction: Credit for either MICRO 4750 or VMPM 5200, but not both, may be applied to graduation.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4750).
(Cross-listed with VMPM 5750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: MICRO 3100 or Graduate Standing
An examination of humoral and cellular immune function as well as the interaction of the cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease. MICRO 4750L optional. Graduation Restriction: Credit for either MICRO 4750 or VMPM 5200, but not both, may be applied to graduation.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4770/ PLP 4770).
(Cross-listed with PLP 5770).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (3 credits in MICRO or PLP) or Graduate Standing
Overview of plant-associated bacteria including their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved with their interactions with plants. The course covers bacterial plant pathogens and pathogenesis, nitrogen fixation and plant symbioses, biological control and plant growth promotion, bacterial disease diagnosis and management, and approaches to the study of microbial communities in the rhizosphere and on leaves. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Dual-listed with MICRO 4770/ PLP 4770).
(Cross-listed with PLP 5770).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (3 credits in MICRO or PLP) or Graduate Standing
Overview of plant-associated bacteria including their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved with their interactions with plants. The course covers bacterial plant pathogens and pathogenesis, nitrogen fixation and plant symbioses, biological control and plant growth promotion, bacterial disease diagnosis and management, and approaches to the study of microbial communities in the rhizosphere and on leaves. Offered even-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-5. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-5. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Courses for graduate students:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Course will expose students to the breadth of subdisciplines within microbiology, offer opportunities for direct interaction between the students and the faculty members within the Interdepartmental Microbiology Graduate Program, and promote interactions among the students within the program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable.
Course will expose students to the breadth of subdisciplines within microbiology, offer opportunities for direct interaction between the students and the faculty members within the Interdepartmental Microbiology Graduate Program, and promote interactions among the students within the program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Repeatable.
Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-30. Contact Hours: Laboratory 30.
Repeatable.
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the Interdepartmental Microbiology major. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-30. Contact Hours: Laboratory 30.
Repeatable.
Graduate research projects performed under the supervision of selected faculty members in the Interdepartmental Microbiology major. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.
Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course