346 MICR 3305. Medical Microbiology (5) 5 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) 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 3403. Tropical Diseases (3) 5 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 2054. MICR 3484. Environmental Microbiology (4) S 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 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) 5m, F, 5 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 Mcrobiology 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 PS/SI 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: MCR LS/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. Microbial 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: MCR LS/SI2054. CHEM 3070 recommended. MICR 4252. Cell Culture (2) 5 (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 SI2104 and BTNY 2121. MICR 4354. Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (4) 5 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 Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MCRLS/SI2054. MICR 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. MICR 4800. Directed Research (1-2) 5m, F, 5 Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. MICR 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) 5m, F, 5 Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. MICR 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) 5m, F, 5 (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, 5 Current topics in Mcrobiology. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. MICR 5034. Microbiology for Teachers (4) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog