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MICR 3253 Immunology Prerequisites: MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 with a grade of "C" or better. Description: Vertebrate host’s ability to defend itself against foreign intrusion. Chemistry and biology of the acquired immune response. Course previously offered as MICR 3254 and CLML 3254. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

MICR 4003 Brewing Microbiology (N) Description: Brewing Microbiology is about the science behind beer brewing. Students will learn about the microbiology of yeast (including growth, metabolism, aseptic technique and contamination), biology of grain, biochemistry of malted barley, chemistry of water, preservative nature of hops, and the human physiology of taste and smell. There are no prerequisites for this course, although high school or freshman level biology and chemistry is helpful. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen General Education and other Course Attributes: Natural Sciences MICR 4012 Molecular Microbiology Laboratory I Prerequisites: MICR 3033 or MICR 3223. Description: Emphasis on good laboratory practices in microbiology and molecular biology; isolation and enumeration of microorganisms; physiological, biochemical, and molecular characterization of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5012. Course previously offered as CLML 4012. Credit hours: 2

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 3333 Molecular Life Science Writing Prerequisites: BIOL 1444.

Description: Students will gain hands-on experience in technical writing and critical reading of scientific texts. Students will write three different documents and will critically review similar texts written by other students enrolled in the course. The topics for these manuscripts will be selected by the students, but should be in the general area of the molecular life sciences. Students will receive instructions on how to write, revise, and review these documents. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 3890 Advanced Honors Experience in Microbiology Prerequisites: Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated MICR course. Description: A supplemental Honors experience in microbiology to partner concurrently with designated upper-division MICR course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s). Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen General Education and other Course Attributes: Honors Credit MICR 4000 Honors in Microbiology Prerequisites: Consent of departmental honors committee. Description: Supervised study and research in microbiology. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-4

Contact hours: Lab: 4 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab

Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 4013 Microbial Physiology & Ecology Prerequisites: MICR 2123 and CHEM 3015 or CHEM 3053. Co-requisite: MICR 3223. Description: Fundamentals of microbial physiology, ecology and genetics of microbial populations under various redox conditions. Basics of genomics and proteomics. Microbial origin and evolution. Microbial diversity and function. Population interactions, competition and ecosystem stability. Metabolic activities in natural and managed systems. Modern molecular tools in microbe identification and evolutionary phylogeny. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5013. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 4052 Pathogenic Microbiology Lab

Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen

Prerequisites: MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 with a grade of "C" or better. Description: Overview of laboratory approaches and techniques for the study, characterization, and identification of bacteria involved in

General Education and other Course Attributes: Honors Credit MICR 4001 Professional Transitions in Microbiology and Cell and Molecular Biology Prerequisites: MICR 2123 or MICR 2132. Description: Understanding major areas and employment activities in microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology fields. Evaluating and understanding scientific and professional literature, and making the transition from undergraduate education to postgraduate education or employment. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1

pathogenesis. Credit hours: 2

Contact hours: Lab: 4 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen