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analytical, and physical chemistry; basic courses in biology, botany,
and/or zoology; and at least one course in microbiology and
biochemistry. An undergraduate major in biochemistry, physical or
chemical science, engineering, or general biology may be an
acceptable alternative to a degree in microbiology or cell science.
Receipt of an advanced degree requires detailed knowledge in
microbiology, biochemistry, and chemistry; undergraduate
deficiencies may necessitate additional course work prior to entry
into the graduate program.
MCB 5252: Microbiology, Immunology, and
Immunotherapeutics(4) Prereq: CHM 2210, 2211, and consent of
instructor. Microbiology and immunology for pharmacy students.
Microorganisms and infection, control with antimicrobials, host
immune response, immune disorders.
MCB 5303L: Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory
(2) Prereq: MCB 3023/3023L and 4303 or PCB 4522 with grade of
C or higher. Methods for mutagenesis, gene transfer and genetic
mapping, plasmid isolation, restriction enzyme use, construction of
chimeric (recombinant) plasmids, phage isolation and preparation.
MCB 5408: Anaerobic Microbiology and Biotechnology(3)
Prereq: MCB 3023/3023L, and BCH 4024 or CHM 4207. Structure,
physiology, metabolism, and biotechnology of anaerobes.
MCB 5458: Energy Transformation in Microorganisms (3)
Prereq: C or better in MCB 3020L; CHM 4207, BCH 3025, or 4024.
Energy transformations of dissimilatory and assimilatory processes
in microorganisms with emphasis on regulation and energy cycles.
Applications to microbial energy transformations to low energy
technology.
MCB 5505: General Virology (3) Prereq: MCB 3020/3020L and
4203 with grade of C or higher. Basic information on families of
viruses from humans, plants, insects, animals, and bacteria.
Medical, clinical, diagnostic, biotechnological, and molecular aspects
of these viruses.
MCB 6317: Molecular Biology of Gene Expression (1) Synthesis,
processing, transport, and translation of RNA in microorganisms and
eukaryotes. Additional topics include epigenetic regulation of gene
expression.
MCB 6318: Comparitive Microbial Genomics (1) Prereq: PCB
4522 and a working knowledge of basic bioinformatic tools. Methods
to allow experimental scientists to efficiently use genomic and postgenomic
data that is publicly available. Examples taken primarily
from the field of microbial metabolism and regulation.
MCB 6355: Microbial/Host Defense (1) Prereq: MCB 4203 and
PCB 5235 or equivalents, with the minimum grade of a C. Principles
of host defense to microbial invasion in a context of cellular biology
involving both plants and animals.
MCB 6409: Microbial Cell Structure and Function (3) Prereq:
undergraduate biochemistry and microbiology and consent of
instructor. Review of current knowledge concerning structure,
function, and biosynthesis of microbial cells.