Graduate Courses for Microbiology (MICB)

Schedule of Classes: Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
(Only current and next semester available)

MICB 688 Special Topics (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: twenty credits in microbiology.
Presentation and discussion of fundamental problems and special subjects in the field of microbiology.

MICB 701 Teaching Microbiology (1 credits)
For LFSC graduate students only.
Introduction to instructional methods and strategies, University and College policies, and campus resources for new LFSC graduate teaching assistants.

MICB 715 Advanced Topics in Microbial Pathogenesis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BSCI 424 or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
Current aspects of microbial pathogenesis. Topics include: how microorganisms attach to and enter cells; how host cells are damaged by microbial products; how the host responds to invasion; and host-pathogen evolution. Primary literature readings will serve as the basis for lecture materials.

MICB 750 Advanced Immunology (3 credits)
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BCHM 462 or equivalent.
Biological principles, research fundamentals, and methodologies in immunology.

MICB 760 Advanced Virology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BSCI 424 or equivalent.
Physical, chemical and biological properties of viruses; viral replication; major virus groups.

MICB 780 Advanced Microbial Genetics (3 credits)
Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BCHM 462 or equivalent.
Genetic principles, experimental approaches, and methodologies of microbial systems through primary literature analysis and grant preparation.

MICB 788 Seminar (1 credits)
First semester.

MICB 789 Seminar (1 credits)
Second semester.

MICB 799 Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits)

MICB 898 Pre-Candidacy Research (1-8 credits)

MICB 899 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-8 credits)