Course Listing For MIBO

MIBO 2500-2500L. Microbiology and Health Care. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: MICRO HEALTH CARE.
Prerequisite: [(BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1103L) or BIOL 1107-1107L] and [(CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1110L) or (CHEM 12ll and CHEM 12llL].
Infectious diseases emphasizing the nature of the organisms, the interrelationship of microorganisms and human hosts, the prevention and control of infectious diseases, and a description of the important infectious diseases of humans.
Offered spring and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 3000-3000L. Introductory Applied Microbiology. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: INTROD MICROBIOLOGY.
Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3510L.
Prerequisite or corequisite: (BIOL 1103-1103L and BIOL 1104-1104L) or (BIOL 1107-1107L and BIOL 1108-1108L).
Microorganisms, with special emphasis on the structure, function, and diversity of bacteria and their importance to man.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 3500. Introductory Microbiology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTROD MICROBIOLOGY.
Prerequisite or corequisite: BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4020/6020.
Microorganisms, with special emphasis on bacteria, their structure, function, diversity, and importance to man.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 3510L. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory. 3 hours. 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: INTROD MICRO LAB.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MIBO 3500 and [(BCMB)(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4020/6020].
General laboratory techniques in experimental microbiology with emphasis on microscopic, morphological, and biochemical analysis.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 3510H. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory (Honors). 3 hours. 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: INTRO MICRO LAB.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MIBO 3500 and [(BCMB)(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4020/6020] and permission of Honors.
General laboratory techniques in experimental microbiology with an emphasis on the isolation, identification, and characterization of bacteria.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

MIBO 3900. Directed Study. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DIRECTED STUDY.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1104-1104L or BIOL 1108-1108L.
Independent research in the primary literature in selected areas of microbiology.
Non-traditional format: Directed study.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 4010/6010. Critical Review of Research in Microbiology. 2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: REV RESEARCH MICRO.
Undergraduate prerequisite: Permission of department.
Undergraduate corequisite: MIBO 4900L or MIBO 4960H or MIBO 4970H or MIBO 4980H or MIBO 4990H.
Critical analysis and discussion of recent advances in microbiology research through oral presentation. Specific topics may vary but will emphasize molecular biology, physiology, and ecology of prokaryotes.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

(MIBO)FDST 4030/6030-4030L/6030L. Food Microbiology. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: FOOD MICROBIOLOGY.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3000-3000L or MIBO 3500.
Interactions of microorganisms with food and the implications of these interactions for food preservation, safety, and fermentations. Pathogenic microorganisms associated with food. Analysis of foods for the presence of microorganisms.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 4090/6090. Prokaryotic Biology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROKARYOTIC BIO.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3500.
Undergraduate prerequisite or corequisite: GENE(BIOL) 3200.
Ultrastructure, physiology, genetics, ecology, and phylogeny of bacteria and archaea.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

(MIBO)CBIO 4100/6100. Immunology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: IMMUNOLOGY.
Undergraduate prerequisite: [BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4010/6010 or BCMB 4020/6020] and GENE(BIOL) 3200.
Immunology from an experimental perspective. Anatomy, development, and function of the immune system. Immune system in infectious diseases. Mechanisms and pathogenesis of immunological disorders. Evolution of immunological concepts.
Offered fall semester every year.

(MIBO)FDST 4120/6120-4120L/6120L. Food Fermentations. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: FOOD FERMENTATIONS.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3000-3000L or MIBO 3500.
Microbial and technical aspects of dairy, vegetable, meat, grain, and fruit fermentations. Products studied include cheese, sausage, beer, wine, and soy sauce.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 4220/6220. Pathogenic Bacteriology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PATHOGEN BACTERIOL.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3500.
Molecular basis of bacterial virulence: identification of virulence factors, genetic regulation of virulence, and the complex interactions between bacterial pathogens and their hosts.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 4300/6300. Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ENV MICRO & BIOTECH.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3500.
Microorganisms used in biotechnology, agriculture, bioremediation, and industry; distribution, taxonomy, and physiology of environmentally significant microorganisms.
Offered fall semester every year.

(MIBO)EHSC(FDST) 4310/6310-4310L/6310L. Environmental Microbiology. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: ENVIRON MICROBIOL.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3500.
Types of microorganisms in the environment; effect of environmental conditions on microbial existence; public health aspects of environmental microbiology; applications of microorganisms to solve environmental problems.
Offered fall semester every year.

(MIBO)(EHSC)FDST 4320/6320-4320L/6320L. Microbiology of Food Sanitation. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: MICROBIOL FOOD SAN.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3000-3000L or MIBO 3500.
Microorganisms and practices important in food industry sanitation and safety; microorganisms involved and control measures taken to prevent food borne illness, with emphasis on food process operations.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 4400L/6400L. Experimental Pathogenic Bacteriology. 3 hours. 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: EXP PATH BACT.
Undergraduate prerequisite: GENE(BIOL) 3200.
Undergraduate prerequisite or corequisite: MIBO 4220/6220.
Bacterial virulence factors and dynamic interactions between bacteria and their hosts.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 4600L/6600L. Experimental Microbiology Laboratory. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: EXP MICRO LAB.
Undergraduate prerequisite: (MIBO 3500 and MIBO 3510L) or permission of department.
Analysis of bacteria with emphasis on genetics, metabolism, pathogenesis, and diversity.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

(MIBO)CRSS 4610/6610-4610L/6610L. Soil Microbiology. 3 hours. 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: SOIL MICROBIOLOGY.
Microorganisms in soil and their effect on nutrient recycling, especially as it relates to environmental quality and crop production.
Offered every year.

(MIBO)MARS 4620/6620-4620L/6620L. Microbial Ecology. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: MICROBIAL ECOLOGY.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3500 or permission of department.
Emphasizes the roles of microorganisms in ecosystems. Nutrient cycles, methods of microbial analysis, and the functional roles of microorganisms.
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.

MIBO 4700/6700. Medical Mycology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MEDICAL MYCOLOGY.
Undergraduate prerequisite or corequisite: MIBO 3500.
Graduate prerequisite or corequisite: Permission of department.
The yeasts, molds, and actinomycetes most likely to be encountered by a medical mycologist in a diagnostic laboratory, with special emphasis on the organisms which are pathogenic for man and other animals.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 4710L/6710L. Medical Mycology Laboratory. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: MED MYCOLOGY LAB.
Undergraduate prerequisite: MIBO 3500 and MIBO 3510L.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MIBO 4700/6700.
Molecular and microscopic methods used to study selected fungal organisms that are pathogenic to humans.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 4800L/6800L. Microbial Genetics Laboratory. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: MICRO GENET LAB.
Undergraduate prerequisite: (MIBO 3510L and GENE(BIOL) 3200) or permission of department.
Genetic analysis of bacteria, with emphasis on isolating mutants and mapping, characterizing, and cloning genes.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 4900L. Directed Research. 4 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DIRECTED RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Independent laboratory research in microbiology under the direction of a faculty member.
Non-traditional format: Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 4960H. Honors Research. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: HONORS RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of Honors.
Independent laboratory research for students in microbiology, under the direction of a faculty member.
Non-traditional format: Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 4970H. Honors Research. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: HONORS RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: MIBO 4960H and permission of Honors.
Independent laboratory research for students in microbiology, under the direction of a faculty member.
Non-traditional format: Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 4980H. Honors Research. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: HONORS RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: MIBO 4970H and permission of Honors.
Independent laboratory research for students in Microbiology, under the direction of a faculty member.
Non-traditional format: Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 4990H. Honors Thesis. 4 hours.
Oasis Title: HONORS THESIS.
Prerequisite: Permission of Honors.
Preparation of Honors thesis in microbiology under the direction of a faculty member. The final course in Honors research.
Non-traditional format: Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

(MIBO)ENTO 6670-6670L. Insect Pathogens. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: INSECT PATHOGENS.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108-1108L.
Insect pathology, including history, classification of diseases, insect response to pathogens, normal insect/microbe ecology, and the production and use of insect pathogens for pest control.
Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.

MIBO 7000. Master's Research. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 7300. Master's Thesis. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S THESIS.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and thesis preparation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 7500. Introductory Microbiology for Teachers. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: TEACH INTRO MICROB.
Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3500.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108-1108L and CHEM 2211 and CHEM 2211L and BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100.
Microorganisms, with special emphasis on bacteria, their structure, function, diversity, and importance to man. Specifically for students who plan to teach in some area of microbiology.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 7510L. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory for Teachers. 3 hours. 1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: TEACH INTRO MIB LAB.
Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3510L.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108-1108L and CHEM 2211 and CHEM 2211L.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MIBO 7500 and BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100.
The primary scientific reasoning and laboratory methodology used in microbiology with an emphasis for students who plan to teach in some area of microbiology.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 8100L. Computational Methods in Biology. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: BIO COMPUT METHODS.
Scientific reasoning and computer methodological skills used in genetic, biochemical, physiological, and ecological research.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 8110L. Electronic Exploration of Prokaryotic Biology. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: E-PROKARYOTES.
Use of internet resources to investigate aspects of regulation, structure, and metabolism in prokaryotic cells.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 8150. Seminar in Diversity of Microbial Research. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. 1 hour lecture and 1 hour lab per week.
Oasis Title: SEM MIB RESEARCH.
Physiology, ecology, phylogeny, and genetics of various bacterial groups, including studies on adaption to high or low temperatures, methanogens, human and plant pathogens, bioremediation, mercury metabolism, nitrogen fixation, heme biosynthesis, protein folding, gene expression, and cell-cell interactions. Emphasis will be placed on methods used to research these problems.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 8160. Seminar in Microbiology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SEMINAR MICRO.
Prerequisite: MIBO 8610.
Techniques involved in effective seminar presentation, including preparation of visual aids, logical development of topic, and delivery. Students present a practice session to the class on an advanced microbiology topic which is videotaped and critiqued, as well as a formal seminar to the department.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 8170. Seminar in Prokaryotic Diversity. 2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SEM PROK DIVERSITY.
Research literature on the diversity of bacteria and archaea, including physiology, genetics, ecology, and taxonomy.
Offered spring semester every year.

(MIBO)MMIB 8200. Pathogenic and Molecular Microbiology. 5 hours.
Oasis Title: PATH MOL MICROBIOL.
Prerequisite: MMIB 4220/6220 and BCMB 4020/6020.
Medical pathogens emphasizing molecular techniques.
Offered fall semester every year.

(MIBO)MMIB 8230. Special Topics in Microbial Pathogenesis. 2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 4 hours credit.
Oasis Title: SPEC TOPICS MICRO.
Presentation and discussion of published research and new developments in microbial pathogenesis.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.

(MIBO)(BCMB)CBIO 8520. Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics of Parasites. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. 1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: MOLEC PARASITOL.
Prerequisite: BCMB 8020 and GENE 8930.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CBIO 8010 or BCMB(CHEM) 8200 or GENE 8930.
Molecular genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry of parasites. Systems of unique significance to parasites will be emphasized.
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.

MIBO 8600. Fundamental Processes of Prokaryotic Cell Biology. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROK CELL BIOLOGY.
Biosynthesis of metabolic building blocks (amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids) and macromolecules (DNA, RNA, proteins, and cell surface structures), environmental regulation, and coordination of these processes with transport and cell division as they occur in key model prokaryotes.
Offered spring semester every year.

MIBO 8610. Prokaryotic Physiology and Diversity. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: MICROBIAL DIVERSITY.
Physiological aspects of prokaryotic diversity. Principles of bioenergetics; fermentation pathways, including TCA cycle, glycolysis, substrate level phosphorylation, and ion pumps; aerobic and anaerobic respiration; photosynthesis, autotrophy; and aerobic and anaerobic xenobiotic degradation.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 8700. Special Topics in Microbiology. 2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Oasis Title: TOPICS IN MICROBIOL.
Microbial ecology, diversity, physiology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, or pathogenesis. Specific topic depends on instructor.
Offered fall semester every year.

MIBO 8900. Research Techniques in Microbiology. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Oasis Title: RESEARCH TECHNIQUES.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research techniques in microbiology for graduate students in preparation for their thesis/dissertation projects.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 9000. Doctoral Research. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCTORAL RESEARCH.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.

MIBO 9300. Doctoral Dissertation. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DOCT DISSERTATION.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Non-traditional format: Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.