Microbial and Cellular Biology

MC 520. MOLECULAR GENETICS 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, MC 316 or MC 346, GB 425, and General Organic Chemistry, or equivalent.) Basic concepts of the structure, replication, and function of the DNA and RNA. Includes fundamental principles of the genetic code, gene transfer and recombination, mechanisms causing infidelity in the transfer of genetic information and regulatory mechanisms. Basic concepts frequently illustrated by evidence from studies in microbial genetics. 4 18 520 0 2604 02

MC 540. CELL BIOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, General Organic Chemistry or equivalent, GB 140. Corequisite, MC 541.) Lectures and discussions concerning the nature of the cell and details of cellular organization, function and regulation. 4 18 540 0 2604--01

MC 541. CELL BIOLOGY LAB 1 HR. (Concurrent with MC 540.) Some techniques useful for studies in the area of cell biology are explored during the first half of the semester. A student-originated project completes the term. 4 18 541 1 2604--01

MC 549. IMMUNOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, MC 346 and ZO 362 or equivalents. General Organic Chemistry strongly recommended. MC 550 must be taken concurrently.) Lecture dealing with the basic concepts of current Immunology. Major topics include principles of the host-parasite relationship, structure of antigens and antibodies, the biology of the immune response, and the hypersensitive state. 4 18 549 0 2605 01

MC 550. IMMUNOLOGY LAB 2 HRS. (Must be simultaneously enrolled in MC 549.) Laboratory work designed to develop laboratory skills and information concerned with demonstrations and assays of immunological mechanisms. Procedures include work with both animals and serological techniques. 4 18 550 1 2605 01

MC 560. HEMATOLOGY 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, ZO 362. Must take MC 561 concurrently. MC 549 is highly recommended.) A course, including lecture and laboratory, designed to introduce students to the basic facts and concepts concerning human blood with emphasis on the maturation and function of blood cells and the related disorders. Also included will be the consideration of blood typing and hemostasis. 4 18 560 0 2699 99

MC 561. HEMATOLOGY LAB 1 HR. (Prerequisite, must take concurrently with MC 560.) An introduction to the basic laboratory methods used to examine the blood and the blood forming tissues. 4 18 561 1 2699 99

MC 562. PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, MC 346 and 347 and CH 370.) This course will explore the various mechanisms operating to result in a microbial disease. Also covered will be the major aspects of the biology, isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. Topics such as epidemiology, and public health will be interspersed throughout the course. 4 18 562 0 2605 01

MC 563. PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, must be taken concurrently with MC 562.) Laboratory techniques are dealt with for isolating and identifying major pathogenic microorganisms of humans. 4 18 563 1 2605 01

MC 701. VIROLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, MC 346, MC 549, and MC 540 strongly recommended.) Lecture dealing with the basic concepts of virology with emphasis on viral structure, viral replication, and viral diseases. 4 18 701 1 2605 01

MC 702. VIROLOGY LAB 1 HR. (Prerequisite, MC 701.) Techniques useful in study of viral replication, isolation, and identification. 4 18 702 1 2605 01

MC 703. MYCOLOGY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, BO 212 or equivalent, MC 704 must be taken concurrently.) Lectures and demonstrations concerning the taxonomy, morphology and ecology of fungi and a consideration of medical and industrial mycology. 4 18 703 0 2603 03

MC 704. MYCOLOGY LAB 1 HR. (Prerequisite, BO 212 or equivalent, MC 703 must be taken concurrently.) Laboratory exercises concerning the taxonomy, morphology and ecology of fungi. Students perform projects that provide experiences in the isolation and identification of single species and their potential application to industrial utilization. 4 18 704 1 2603 03

MC 765.  ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY 4 HRS.  (Prerequisite, One upper-level lab course from the following list:  CH 561, CH 661, MC 541, MC 550, or MC 562.)  Two hours of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory per week.  A project-based course designed to allow students to learn and practice the major laboratory methods of inquiry used in biochemistry-and molecular biology-related areas of research.  Techniques covered may include library screening, gene cloning, PCR, protein expression and purification, bioinformatics, microarray analysis, and protein characterization.  An emphasis is placed on using these techniques and skills in an integraated way to address a semester-long project.  

MC 809. GRADUATE PROJECT IN MICROBIAL AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) The student works independently, with the aid and advice of one or more members of the staff, on a project in which he/she has some interest or competence. 4 18 809 4 2605 01

MC 859. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIAL AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY 1-4 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Courses taught on demand to provide in-depth consideration of specialized topics in the various areas of microbial or cellular biology. 4 18 859 2 2605 01

MC 885. GRADUATE RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY2-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing and at least three hours credit in graduate-level independent study.) Investigation of problems in molecular and cellular biology by students who have demonstrated research ability at the graduate level. 4 18 885 4 2604 99

Last Updated April 17, 2007