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Show Microbiology Microbiology 499. Credit for Microbiology 480 and 483 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours each. D. Permission from the department chairperson should be obtained before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Program: Microbiology Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 25 hours in Microbiology courses. Emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning —This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Polecat Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs). MICROBIOLOGY COURSES NSlll. Introductory Microbiology (5) Fundamental concepts of microorganisms as biological forces affecting man. Recommended for General Education credit. Five lecture- demonstrations a week. NS115. Elementary Public Health (4) Public health principles and practices designed to promote citizen responsibility in community health programs. Four lectures a week. 205. Principles of Microbiology (5) Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, and metabolism of microorganisms with emphasis upon bacteria. Designed for students in science curricula who plan to take additional courses in the department. Prerequisite: Chemistry 123 or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs a week. 255. Microbiological Procedures (5) Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and main- tainence of cultures, enumeration of bacteria, instrumentation. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205 and Mathematics 105, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs a week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Microbiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on- the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 305. Pathogenic Microbiology (5) Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease. Emphasis upon major bacterial groups. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and three 2-hour labs a week. 315. Pathogenic Microbiology (5) Continuation of Microbiology 305. Pathogenic bacteria, rickettsia, chlamydia, molds and yeasts. Prerequisite: Microbiology 305, or consent of the instructor. Three lectures and three 2-hour labs a week. 325. Immunology (5) The study of the immune response in mammals.Prerequisite: Microbiology 305 or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) Methodology of library research including the use of standard sources, indexes and abstracts, for scientific reports. Prerequisite: English 103. 348. Applied and Environmental Microbiology (5) A course emphasizing the environmental role of microorganisms including soil fertility, bio- degradation and recycling of waste, energy production, biological insecticides, plant diseases, rumen microbiology. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 355. Systematic Bacteriology (5) Classification of the bacteria. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Two lectures and three 2-hour labs a week. 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes emphasizing production of solvents, food supplements, and drugs as well as microbiological applications in mining and petroleum industries. Prerequisite: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 385. Food Microbiology (5) Role of microorganisms in food preservation and spoilage, identification and quantitation of microorganisms. Prerequisite: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs a week. 405. Bacterial Physiology and Anatomy (5) Structure and function, growth, nutrition and metabolism of the bacteria. Prerequisites: Microbiology, Microbiology 205, 255 or consent of instructor. Adequate background in Chemistry recommended. 415. Microbial Genetics (5) Study of the mechanisms of transfer of genetic information in bacteria and viral systems, the chemical basis of duplication and molecular aspects of mutation, fine structure analysis, the genetic code and control mechanisms involved in the synthesis of enzymes and macromolecules. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Adequate background in Chemistry recommended. 455. Virology (5) Characteristics and ecology of the viruses. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 480. Problems in Microbiology (1-3) Independent research under direction of departmental faculty adviser. Prerequisites: Upper division courses in Microbiology. (Maximum allowable credit 5 hours.) 483. Readings in Microbiology (1-3) Advanced topics in microbiology under direction of departmental faculty adviser. Prerequisites: Upper division courses in Microbiology. (Maximum allowable credit 3 hours.) 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Microbiology 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour a week. (Maximum allowable credit 3 hours.) 272 273 Bcie HSiBepces tee^fletef -€entimito{ "[Education ... |
