60S College of Science MICR 4054 - Microbial Physiology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in CHEM 3070. MICR 4154 - Microbial Genetics Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Genetics of microorganisms and its applications, including mutation, gene transfer systems, recombination, plasmids, recombinant DNA technology, and transposons. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054. CHEM 3070 recommended. MICR 4252 - Cell Culture Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 or BTNY 2104 and BTNY 2121. (cross-listed with Botany) MICR 4354 - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes, microbial products, biotechnology, contamination control, and antimicrobial agents including antibiotics. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054, CHEM 2310 or CHEM 3070. MICR 3053 recommended. MICR 4554 - Virology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054. MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. MICR 4800 - Directed Research Credits: (1-2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. No more than 3 credit hours of 4800 and no more than 2 credit hours of 4830 may count toward the major. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. MICR 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. No more than 3 credit hours of 4800 and no more than 2 credit hours of 4830 may count toward the major. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. MICR 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Open to all students in the Microbiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. MICR 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. MICR 4991 - Microbiology Seminar Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisite: Previous upper division courses in the department. MICR 5034 - Microbiology for Teachers Credits: (4) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog