Lower Division

Course Number

Course Name

Cr.

Description

MB110

ORIENTATION TO MICROBIOLOGY

1

Introduction of incoming Microbiology students to college life with emphasis on faculties, facilities, services and curricula in Microbiology. Exposure to career opportunities in Microbiology. Graded P/N.

MB 230

INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY

4

Microbiology as it affects our everyday lives. The impact of microorganisms on health, food/water sanitation, environment, industry, and genetic engineering. Lec/Lab. (Bacc Core Course)

MB 302

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 

3

Emphasis on cytology, physiology, genetics, virology, growth and control of growth with coverage of the role of microorganisms in nature, disease and as useful tools. PREREQ: Two terms organic chemistry, BI 314. 

MB 303

GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

2

Development of laboratory techniques; exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in MB 302. PREREQ: Two terms organic chemistry, BI 314; COREQ: MB 302

MB 310

BACTERIAL MOLECULAR GENETICS

3

Introductory concepts of bacterial molecular genetics. Topics include DNA replication, mutation, DNA repair, DNA recombination, transposons, bacteriophages, genetic manipulation and gene regulation. PREREQ: MB 302, BB 450. COREQ: BB 451. 

MB 311

Molecular Microbiology Lab: A Writing Intensive Course

3

Scientific writing, laboratory notebook composition, experimental design, and laboratory experiments in bacterial physiology, metabolism, molecular biology and genetics. COREQ: MB 310 (Writing Intensive Course). Detailed Course Description.

MB 312

BACTERIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND METABOLISM

3

Molecular structure and function, macromolecular assembly, energy production and use, and cellular growth. PREREQ: MB 310, BB 450, BB 451. 

MB 330

DISEASE AND SOCIETY

3

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)

MB 390

*THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MICROBES 

3

Explores the impact microbes have on human societies and the contemporary global issues surrounding the uses and abuses of microbes. From biological warfare to the foods we consume to the reduction of pollution, microbes are eager participants in our lives. Social, legal, economical, political and ethical issues surrounding the exploitation of microbes will be debated. PREREQ: Upper-division standing. (Bacc Core Course)

MB 401

RESEARCH 

1-16

Need instructor approval

MB 403

THESIS 

1-16

Need instructor approval

MB 405

READING AND CONFERENCE 

1-16

Need instructor approval

MB 406

 PROJECTS

3

Teaching assistant in Microbiology. Need instructor approval

MB 407

SEMINAR

1-16

Graded P

MB 410

OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP

1-10

Graded P. 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. Certain prerequisites may be needed. Permission of microbiology chief adviser required.

MB 416/MB 516

 IMMUNOLOGY 

3

Basic theory and applications of immunochemistry, immunogenetics, and cellular immunology. Examination of immunologically related diseases. PREREQ: MB 310, BB 450.

MB 417/MB 517

IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY 

3

Laboratory on the applications of current immunological techniques. PREREQ MB 310, MB 303 or COREQ:MB 416

MB 420/MB 520

MICROBIAL DIVERSITY

3

Evolution and diversity of bacteria and lower eukaryotes. Molecular phylogeny and conventional techniques in microbial systematics and diagnostics. PREREQ: MB 302. Offered alternate years.

MB 430/MB 530

Bacterial Pathogenesis

3

Bacteria pathogenic for humans, emphasizing the structural, physiological and genetic mechanisms of pathogenesis. Role of the immune system in pathogenesis and protection. PREREQ: MB 302

MB 432/532

PATHOGENIC MECHANISMS

3

Interactive examination of the molecular basis of infectious disease. Emphasis on bacterial and parasitic pathogens of animals. PREREQ: B or better in MB 430/MB 530

MB 434/MB 534

VIROLOGY

3

Properties of viruses, serological reactions, cultivation. Emphasis on animal viruses, including the major groups and their relation to disease. PREREQ: MB 310, MB 430/ MB 530; BB 350 or BB 450, or BB 490.

MB 435

PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

2

Laboratory experiments to accompany MB 430 and/or MB 434.

MB 440/MB 540

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

3

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. PREREQ: MB 302.

MB 441/MB 541

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

2

Laboratory techniques to accompany MB 440/MB 540. PREREQ: MB 303 and COREQ: MB 440/MB 540

MB 448/MB 548

MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

3

A comparison of soil sediments and freshwater as l microbial habitats. Discussion of the role of S microorganisms in nutrient cycles, effects of j microbial activity on plant and animal life. PREREQ: MB 302.

MB 456/MB 556

Microbial Genetics & Biotechnology

3

 General biology of natural, genetically engineered, and composite plasmids. Major topics include extrachromosomal DNA replication, plasmid transmission, insertion elements, transposons, gene expression, and recombinant DNA vectors. Relevance to host-parasite and host-symbiotic interaction in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. PREREQ: MB 302; MB 310, BB 350 or BB 450, BB 451.

MB 479/MB 579

Fermentation Microbiology

3

An introduction to industrial microbiology with a focus on the physiology of fermentation and use of microorganisms for the production of food ingredients, fermented foods, and beverages.  CROSSLISTED as FST 479/579.  PREREQ: BI 314 or BB450 or equivalent or Z361 or MB 302 or equivalent.

MB 480/580

GENERAL PARISITOLOGY 

3

Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the economically important disease agents of fish emphasizing microbiology, parasitology, pathology, immunology, and serology. PREREQ: BI 314 or BB 450 or Z 361 or MB 302

MB 499

SPECIAL TOPICS

1-4