College of Science 607 their role in host defense as well as immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity respo nses. Manipulatio n o f the immune system through pharmacological means, vaccination or transplantation will also be studied. Three lectures per week. This course is intended for the student studying Medical Lab Sciences or someone who wants to know more about the human immune system and who has already taken a course in Biology Microbiology. This course is not intended as a first course in biology nor can it be used as a Microbiology elective course for Microbiology majors. MICR 3254 - Immunology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (5) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (2) 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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: MICR 2054. MICR 3502 - Environmental Health Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Online] Summer [Online] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog