360 MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICR MICR LSI 113. Introductory Microbiology (3) Su, F, Sp An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and thdr relationships to health, technology and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/demonstrations per week. MICR LSI 153. Elementary Public Health (3) Su, F, Sp Prindples and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/demonstrations per week. MICR LS1370. Principles of Life Science (3) Sp A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal dassification, physiology, immune systems, evolution and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Cross-listed with BTNY and ZOOL LS1370. MICR LS2054. Principles of Microbiology (4) F, Sp Study of the morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, along with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors and consists of three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM PS1210 or CHEM PS1110 or CHEM 1200 or equivalent. MICR 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, Sp An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safely issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a ledure/demonstration format. MICR 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) 5m, F, Sp 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. Microbiological Procedures (3) F, Sp Mcroscopy staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Two ledures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: MCRLS2054 and MATH QL1050 or QL1080 or 1210. MICR 3154. Microbial Ecology (4) F, Sp Fa dors 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, induding biogeochemical cydes. Three ledures and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: MCR LS2054. MICR 3203. The Immune System in Health 8i Disease (3) Su, F, Sp This course will focus on the study of the human immune system and its role in health and disease. The course topics include the innate and adaptive immune responses and their role in host defense as well as immunodefidency and hypersensitivity responses. Manipulation of the immune system through pharmacological means, vaccination or transplantation will also be studied. Three ledures per week Prerequisite: MCR LSI 113 or MCRLS2054 or consent of instrudor. Cannot be used as a Mcrobiology elective course for Mcrobiology majors. MICR 3254. Immunology (4) F The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MCRLS2054 or consent of instructor. MICR 3305. Medical Microbiology (5) Sp Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: MCR 3254. MICR 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) Sp A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand thdr research skills and be able to develop effedive 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 3403. Tropical Diseases (3) Sp Study of tropical diseases, caused by viral, bacterial, protozoan, fungal, and helminthic agents, including their transmission, disease course, pathogenesis, treatment, prevention and control using a multi-disciplinary approach integrating case studies, labs, epidemiology, immunopathology as well as microbiology. Two hours of lecture, one 3 hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MCR LS2054. MICR 3484. Environmental Microbiology (4) Sp 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. Mcrobiology of man-made environments. Three ledures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MCR LS2054. MICR 3502. Environmental Health (2) F Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Two ledures per week. Prerequisite: MCR LSI 113 or MICR LS2054 or consent of instructor. MICR 3570. Foundations of Science Education (3) A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to sdence teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a pre-service science teacher's education coursework. MICR 3603. Advanced Microbiology for the Health Professions (3) Su, F, Sp 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. Cannot be used as a Mcrobiology elective course for Microbiology majors. MICR 3753. Geomicrobiology (3) F Geomicrobiology is the study of the interactions between microorganisms and minerals. This course will explore 1. geological change mediated by microorganisms, 2. microbial evolution driven by geologically diverse habitats, and 3. applications of geomicrobiology, including understanding the evolution of life on earth, the study of life in extreme environments, and industrial applications of geomicrobiology. This team-taught course includes Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog