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MICR 5990 Special Problems Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

MICR 6153 Molecular Microbial Genetics Description: Examine modern and classical genetic techniques to understand the underlying principles of molecular genetics using original literature. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6163 Quantum Microbiology Prerequisites: OSU graduate student or permission of instructor. Description: This class will provide an in-depth introduction into fundamental principles that apply to any microorganism and will provide an intellectual framework to understand all cells. The fundamentals discussed will be illustrated through a combination of classical and recent scientific breakthroughs. It will provide a solid, deep foundation for a successful academic career in microbiology. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6223 Molecular Environmental Microbiology and Ecology Prerequisites: MICR 3223 or consent of instructor. Description: This course focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of microbial ecology, physiology and genomics. The course aims to highlight the value of microbes in applied disciplines such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Recent advances in methodologies and approaches for examining the phylogenetic and metabolic diversity of microorganisms in various ecosystems, as well as tools for understanding microbial community composition and identification of rare members of microbial community will be highlighted. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6253 Microbial Evolution Prerequisites: MICR 2123, MICR 2132, BIOC 3653, BIOL 3023. Description: The mechanisms and results of microbial evolution in nature and in the laboratory, with emphasis on microbes as model evolutionary systems, molecular evolution, classification and phylogeny, and discussion of protobiology and the probable fate of engineered microbes. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6323 Cell Signaling Prerequisites: A strong undergraduate level background in microbiology, biochemistry, or cell biology is expected. Description: Discussion of current literature on the mechanisms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic signal transduction and gene regulation. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen

Description: Investigations in the field of Microbiology. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-4 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6000 Dissertation Prerequisites: Consent of major adviser. Description: Research in microbiology for the PhD degree. Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours. Credit hours: 1-15 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6112 Molecular Biology of Bacterial Viruses Prerequisites: MICR 4123 and MICR 4133. Description: Advanced study of bacteriaphages. Course previously offered as MICR 6113. Credit hours: 2 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6120 Recent Advances in Microbiology Prerequisites: One graduate course in biochemistry.

Description: Discussion and evaluation of recent scientific contributions in terms of the living organism. Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Independent Study Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6133 Cellular Microbiology Prerequisites: A strong undergraduate level background in microbiology, biochemistry or cell biology is expected. Description: The molecular interactions between intracellular parasites and their host cells will be explored, emphasizing the manipulation of normal cellular processes to the benefit of the parasite. The course will involve critical reading of the current literature and development of an understanding of molecular microbe and cell biology research techniques. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 6143 Advanced Microbial Physiology Prerequisites: MICR 3223 or consent of instructor. Description: Discussion of selected topics in microbial physiology. Critical analysis of research papers. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen