604 College of Science • Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Microbiology Honors credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of MICR 4890, MICR 4920, and MICR 4991. Credit for MICR 4800 and MICR 4830 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours each for Honors. In addition, complete a Microbiology Directed Research Project. Course Descriptions - MICR Department of Microbiology MICR 1113 LS - Introductory Microbiology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/demonstrations per week. MICR 1153 LS - Elementary Public Health Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/ demonstrations per week. MICR 1370 LS - Principles of Life Science Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, 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 1370 and ZOOL 1370 . MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 1210 or CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1200 or equivalent. MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/ demonstration format. MICR 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-5) 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. MICR 2920 - Short Courses, Workshop, 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 3053 - Microbiological Procedures Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Microscopy, 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. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 and MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1210. MICR 3154 - Microbial Ecology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Factors determining the growth and distribution of microorganisms in their natural habitats. Microbial 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: MICR 2054. MICR 3203 - The Immune System in Health & Disease Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] 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 Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog