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BIOL 420 Epidemiology and PublicHealth (2)(Formerly MICB 420.) Prerequisite: BIOL 230, BIOL 398G, orBSCI 223. A history of epidemiology and its characteristic features.The role of vital statistics is examined, and the criticalresponsibilities of public health are highlighted. Students mayreceive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 420 orMICB 420.BIOL 422 Epidemiology of EmergingInfections (3)(Formerly MICB 388E.) Prerequisite: BIOL 230, BIOL 398G,or BSCI 223. An investigation of factors contributing to theemergence of new infectious diseases and the resurgence of diseasesonce thought to have been controlled. Disease symptoms,patterns of spread, and possible control measures are examinedfor new infectious diseases (such as Lyme disease and AIDS andthose caused by E. coli 0157, the Ebola virus, hantaviruses, andcryptosporidia). Resurgent diseases (such as small pox, anthrax,botolism, bubonic plague, dengue, influenza, tuberculosis, cholera,and malaria) and those caused by flesh-eating bacteria are also discussed.Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: BIOL 422 or MICB 388E.BIOL 430 Microbial Physiology (3)(Formerly MICB 470.) Prerequisite: BIOL 230, BIOL 240, orBSCI 223. An investigation of the processes of growth in microbialcells and populations. Processes studied include the metabolismof fermentation, the physiology of anaerobiosis, and theconservation and transformation of energy in bacterial membranes.The efficiency with which energy is used for growth isassessed, and the structure and transport of membranes are examined.Bacterial chemotaxis and the regulation of replication inbacterial chromosomes are examined; the connections betweenRNA and protein synthesis are traced; and the control of metabolicpathways is considered. Students may receive credit for onlyone of the following courses: BIOL 430 or MICB 470.BIOL 434 General Virology (3)(Formerly MICB 460. Students seeking to satisfy the laboratoryscience requirement should take BIOL 435). Prerequisite: BIOL230 or BSCI 223. A broad investigation of viruses. Topics includethe physical and chemical nature of viruses, methods of cultivationand assay, modes of replication, characteristics of the majorviral groups, and the types of viral diseases. Emphasis is on viralgenetics and the oncogenic viruses. Students may receive creditfor only one of the following courses: BIOL 434, BIOL 435,MICB 460, or MICB 461.BIOL 438 Immunology (4)(Formerly MICB 450. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.)Prerequisite: BIOL 230 or BSCI 223. An exposition of the principlesof immunity and hypersensitivity. The fundamental techniquesof immunology are presented. Students may receive credit for onlyone of the following courses: BIOL 438 or MICB 450.BIOL 486A Internship in Life ScienceThrough Co-op (3)Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Co-op program (programrequirements are listed on p. 18). An opportunity to combineacademic theory with new, career-related experience in the lifesciences. At least 12 hours per week must be devoted to new tasksfor a minimum of 180 hours during the Co-op session; four newtasks must be delineated in the Learning Proposal; and the courserequirements must be completed. May be repeated upon approvalof a new Learning Proposal that demonstrates new tasks and objectivesrelated to biology and that continues to advance applicationof academic theory in the workplace. Students may earn upto 15 semester hours in all internship coursework through Co-optoward a first bachelor’s degree and up to 9 semester hours towarda second bachelor’s degree. Co-op credits may not be used forgeneral education requirements and, unless otherwise specified,no more than 6 Co-op credits may be used in the academic majorand minor (combined).BIOL 431 Microbial Ecology (3)(Formerly MICB 480.) Prerequisites: BIOL 230 (or BSCI 223)and CHEM 243. A study of the interaction of microorganismswith the environment, with other microorganisms, and with higherorganisms. The roles of microorganisms in the biosphere areassessed, and the relationship of microorganisms to current environmentalproblems is examined. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following: BIOL 431 or MICB 480.123