490 Course Descriptions 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 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 (4) F, Sp 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 bio- geochemical cycles. Three lectures and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: MICR 2054. MICR 3203 - The Immune System in Health & 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 immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity responses. Manipulation of the immune system through pharmacological means, vaccination or transplantation will also be studied. Three lectures per week Prerequisite: MICR 1113 or MICR 2054 or consent of instructor. Cannot be used as a Microbiology elective course for Microbiology majors. MICR 3254 - Immunology (4) F The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054 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: MICR 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 their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010. Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences 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: MICR 2054. 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, bio remediation, waste treatment, biological insecticides. Microbiology of man-made environments. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054. 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: MICR 1113 or MICR 2054 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 science 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 Microbiology 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 classroom discussion, laboratories, and field trips. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 or approval of the instructor. Cross-listed with GEO 3753. 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: MICR 2054. 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: MICR 2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in CHEM 3070. MICR 4154 - Microbial Genetics (4) Sp 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 (2) F 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 (4) Sp 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: MICR2054, CHEM 2310 or CHEM 3070. MICR 3053 recommended. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog