science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Students opting for two credit hours will be required to complete a directed assignment related to their area of concentration. Both credit hours must be taken concurrently. MICR 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Su, F, S Open to all students in the Mcrobiology 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. MICR 2920. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (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. MICR 3053. Mcrobiological Procedures (3) F, S Mcroscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Two lectures and one 2- hour lab per week. Prerequisites: MCR LS/SI2054 and MATH QL1050. MICR 3154. Microbial Ecology (4) F, S Factors determining the growth and distribution of microorganisms in their natural habitats. Mcrobial diversity and their interactions with other living organisms and their surroundings. Microbial activities in nature, including biogeochemical cycles. Three lectures and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: MCR LS/SI2054. MICR 3254. Immunology (4) F The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor. MICR 3305. Medical Microbiology (5) S Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: MICR 3254. MICR 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) 5 A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Zoology. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ENGL EN2010. Cross listed with Botany and Zoology. MICR 3484. Environmental Microbiology (4) 5 Applied, environmental microbiology and biotechnology including transport of microorganisms through environment, microbial pathogens and toxins in environment. Biodeterioration, contamination control, and biosafety. Pollution microbiology, environmental management, bioremediation, waste treatment, biological insecticides. Microbiology of man-made environments. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MCR LS/SI2054. MICR 3502. Environmental Health (2) F Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: MCR LSI 113 or MICR LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor. MICR 3603. Advanced Microbiology for the Health Professions (3) Su, F, S Characteristics of microorganisms and parasites - emphasizing mechanisms by which they cause disease in humans. Intended for students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program and those working that field. MICR 3853. Food Microbiology (3; F Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MCRLS/SI2054. MICR 4054. Microbial Physiology (4) F Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MCRLS/SI2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in CHEM 3070. MICR 4154. Mcrobial Genetics (4) 5 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 LS/SI2054. CHEM 3070 recommended. MICR 4252. Cell Culture (2) F (cross-listed with Botany) Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054, or BTNY LS/SI 1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY 2121. MICR 4354. Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (4) S 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. Prerequisites: MICR LS/SI2054, CHEM 2310 or CHEM 3070. MICR 3053 recommended. MICR 4554. Virology (4) 5 Vims structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Two lectures and one three hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054. MICR 4800. Directed Research (12) F, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. MICR 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) Su, F, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. MICR 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Su, F, S (See MCR 2890 for description.) MICR 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (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. MICR 4991. Microbiology Seminar (1) F, S Current topics in Mcrobiology. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. MICR 5034. Mcrobiology for Teachers (4) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. Weber State University 20 05 - 2006 Catalog