2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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Microbiology (MICB)

MICB 7650 -  Research in Microbiology  (1-10 Credits)  
Research work in microbiology. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 99.
A-GRAD Restricted to graduate students only.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
MICB 7701 -  Molecular Virology and Pathogenesis  (3 Credits)  
Topics in this course include viral structure and genome organization, replication and expression of viral genomes, mechanism of action of tumor viruses, molecular aspects of virus-host cell interactions, animal models of infectious diseases and pathogenesis of human viruses. Prereq: MICB 7706, MICB 7705 are desirable but not required. Restriction: Permission of Instructor.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
A-GRAD Restricted to graduate students only.
Typically Offered: Spring.
MICB 7703 -  Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Disease  (3 Credits)  
The course focuses on molecular processes that bacteria utilize to cause disease in humans. The course content will use specific examples from pathogenic bacteria to illustrate common virulence mechanisms utilized to initiate, maintain and survive interactions with host cells. Prereq: Recommended Fundamentals of Microbiology Restrictions: Permission of the instructor.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
A-GRAD Restricted to graduate students only.
Typically Offered: Spring.
MICB 8990 -  Doctoral Thesis  (1-10 Credits)  
Doctoral thesis work in microbiology. Prereq: Consent of the instructor.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 99.
A-GRAD Restricted to graduate students only.
Additional Information: Report as Full Time.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.