268 269 Medical schools do not accept AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses. MICROBIOLOGY Students planning to attend graduate school should include the following: Phsx PS111-116 General Physics w/lab 15 or Phsx PS161-166 Phys for Scientists & Engin w/lab 15 and consider the following Math 111-113 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry 15 Chem 213 Quantitative Analysis 5 and electives in data processing, statistics, foreign languages, and other biological sciences. MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONOURS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete at least 10 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major, of which at least 20 hours must be completed on an Honours basis. A student may receive Microbiology Honours credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of Micro 489, 492, and 499.* Credit for Micro 480 and Micro 483 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours each for Honours. In addition, complete a Microbiology Directed Research Project. * Permission from the department chair should be obtained before registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) MICROBIOLOGY » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 25 hours in Microbiology courses, LS205 and above. BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE The Department of Microbiology participates with the Departments of Botany and Zoology in the Associate of Science degree and 3rd year Certificate in Biotechnician training for the biotechnology industry. This program is described earlier in this College of Science section of the catalog. Urban and Regional Planning flSPWt emphasis fM4M4i'i'A This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICRO LS111. Introductory Microbiology (5) Su, A, W, S An introduction to the microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with many practical applications. Five lecture-demonstrations per week. LS115. Elementary Public Health (4) Su, A, W, S The principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and other diseases, and environmental health problems. Four lectures per week. 131. Lab for Advanced Placement Students (1) Laboratory exercises designed to accompany high school advanced placement biology courses. Enrollment limited to high school AP Biology students who are formally accepted through the Center for Science Education. One 3- hour laboratory per week. LS137. Principles of Life Science (5) A, W, S Course content includes metabolism, genetics, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized Three hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs with a recitation per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. LS205. Principles of Microbiology (5) A, W, 5 Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. The introductory microbiology course designed for science majors. Prerequisite: Chem PS121 or Chem PSlll or equivalent. Four lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. 255. Microbiological Procedures (5) W, 5 Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Prerequisites: Micro LS205 and Math 105. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 260. Laboratory Safety (1-2) 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. 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. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (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. 292. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 315. Microbial Ecology (4) A Factors determining the growth of microorganisms in their natural habitats. This includes microbe interactions with their living and non-living environment and biogeochemical cycles in the environment. Prerequisite: Micro LS 205. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab. 325. Immunology (5) A The study of the immune response in mammals. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 330. Medical Microbiology (5) W Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Micro 325. 335. Eucaryotic Pathogens (3) S An introduction to fungi and protozoa that cause disease in humans. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro 325. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) W A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in the academic libraries and how to find, use, and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: Engl 112. 348. Environmental Microbiology (4) W Transport of microorganisms through environment, microbial toxins in environment, contamination control and biosafety, pollution microbiology, molecular approach to environmental management, bioremediation, waste treatment, energy transformations, plant pathology, and biological insecticides. Prerequisite: Micro LS 205. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. 350. Environmental Health (3) W Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Prerequisite: Micro LSI 11 or Micro LS205 or consent of instructor. Three lectures per week. 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) 5 Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 385. Food Microbiology (5) A Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 405. Microbial Physiology (5) S Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Prerequisite: Micro LS205 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 307. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 415. Microbial Genetics (5) W The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, and applications of genetic modifications. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Chem 307 recommended Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 420. Recombinant DNA Techniques (3) 5 The use of recombinant DNA techniques to modify genetic characteristics in bacteria and yeast. Prerequisite: Micro 415. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 425. Cell Culture (3) A Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells. Prerequisite: Micro LS205 or Botany 112. Two lectures and two 2- hour labs per week. 435. Antimicrobial Agents (4) W Topics include biology of microorganisms relevant to antimicrobials, modes of action of antimicrobials, including factors affecting efficacy and resistance development. Types of antimicrobials and their uses will be considered Antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents will be included Topics such as formulation, regulatory problems, health risks, and marketing of antimicrobials will also be discussed in this course. Prerequisites: Chem 313 or Chem 307, Micro 255. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 455. Virology (5) W Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on animal viruses. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 480. Directed Research (1-2) A, W, 5 Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) A, W, S, Su Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) A, W, 5 A continuation of Micro 289. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) A, W Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour per week. 503. Microbiology for Teachers (3-5) A, W, 5 Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT Physics Chair: Dr. Dale Ostlie Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Kathy Stewart 626-6160 Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery, Dale A. Ostlie, Walther N. 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