 | | Course ID: | MIBO 2500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Microbiology and Health Care | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Microbiology and Health Care | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 2500E | | Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 1103H) and BIOL 1103L] or [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 1107H) and BIOL 1107L] | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 2500L. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Microbiology and Health Care Laboratory | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Microbiology Health Care Lab | | Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 1103H) and BIOL 1103L] or [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 1107H) and BIOL 1107L] | | Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO 2500 or MIBO 2500E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 2500E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Microbiology and Health Care | Course
Description: | Emphasis on the fundamentals of microorganisms, their growth and
metabolism, disease pathogenicity, epidemiology, antimicrobials,
host-pathogen interaction, and various human diseases caused by
microbes. | | Athena Title: | Microbiology and Health Care | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 2500 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | [(BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 1103H) and BIOL 1103L] or [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 1107H) and BIOL 1107L] | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3000-3000L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introductory Applied Microbiology | Course
Description: | Microorganisms, with special emphasis on the structure,
function, and diversity of bacteria and their importance to
man. Online lectures and examinations. | | Athena Title: | INTROD MICROBIOLOGY | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3510L | | Nontraditional Format: | One hour discussion and two hours laboratory per week. Other
lecture hours and examinations online. | | Pre or Corequisite: | (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or (BIOL 1107-1107L and BIOL 1108-1108L) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3500L. 1 hour. 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory I | Course
Description: | Basic microbiology laboratory techniques to include aseptic
technique, microscopy, use of media, analysis of morphological
and biochemical properties, and experimental design. | | Athena Title: | Intro Microbiology Lab I | | Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3500H. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology (Honors) | Course
Description: | Microorganisms, with special emphasis on bacteria, their structure, function, diversity, and importance to man. | | Athena Title: | Introductory Micro Honors | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3500, MIBO 3500E | | Prerequisite: | (CHEM 2211 or CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2411) and (CHEM 2211L or CHEM 2311L or CHEM 2411L) and (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) and permission of Honors | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3500E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology | Course
Description: | Microorganisms, with special emphasis on bacteria, their
structure, function, diversity, and importance to man. | | Athena Title: | Introductory Microbiology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3500, MIBO 3500H | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (CHEM 2211 or CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2411) and (CHEM 2211L or CHEM 2311L or CHEM 2411L) and (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology | Course
Description: | Microorganisms, with special emphasis on bacteria, their structure, function, diversity, and importance to man. | | Athena Title: | Introductory Microbiology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3500E, MIBO 3500H | | Prerequisite: | (CHEM 2211 or CHEM 2311H or CHEM 2411) and (CHEM 2211L or CHEM 2311L or CHEM 2411L) and (BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3501H. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology Honors Seminar | Course
Description: | Microorganisms with special emphasis on laboratory research being
conducted at the University of Georgia. | | Athena Title: | INTRO MICRO SEMINAR | | Prerequisite: | Permission of Honors | | Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO3500 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3510L. 3-4 hours. 6-8 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory II | Course
Description: | Students will study the human effect on the environment through their use of antimicrobials. Application of microbiological laboratory techniques with an emphasis on biochemical analysis and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria identification caused by human consumption and disposal of antimicrobial drugs that arise in natural water systems will allow students to apply their knowledge. | | Athena Title: | Intro Microbiology Lab II | | Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO 3500L and (MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or MIBO 3500H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 3900. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Study | Course
Description: | Independent research in the primary literature in selected areas of microbiology. | | Athena Title: | DIRECTED STUDY | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1104 or BIOL 1108-1108L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4010/6010. 2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Critical Review of Research in Microbiology | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | REV RESEARCH MICRO | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Corequisite: | MIBO 4900L or MIBO 4960H or MIBO 4970H or MIBO 4980H or MIBO 4990H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | FDST(MIBO) 4030/6030-4030L/6030L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Food Microbiology | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Food Microbiology | | Pre or Corequisite: | [(MIBO 2500 or MIBO 2500E) and MIBO 2500L)] or [(MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or MIBO 3500H) and MIBO 3500L] | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4090/6090. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Prokaryotic Biology | Course
Description: | Ultrastructure, physiology, genetics, ecology, metabolic
diversity, evolution, and phylogeny of bacteria and archaea. | | Athena Title: | Prokaryotic Biology | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(MIBO)(IDIS) 4100/6100-4100D/6100D. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Immunology | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Immunology | | Nontraditional Format: | The one-hour breakout session will include group work/problem
solving, case studies, manuscript discussions, etc. | | Prerequisite: | (BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 4010/6010 or BCMB 4020/6020) and (GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Plant-Microbe Interactions | Course
Description: | Molecular biology and genetics of plant-microbe interactions,
including infection processes by plant pathogens, initial
signaling, signal transduction, and plant responses, and
molecular analysis of disease resistance. | | Athena Title: | Plant Microbe Interactions | | Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | FDST(MIBO) 4120/6120-4120L/6120L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Food Fermentations | Course
Description: | Microbial and technical aspects of dairy, vegetable, meat, grain, and fruit fermentations. Products studied include cheese, sausage, beer, wine, and soy sauce. | | Athena Title: | Food Fermentations | | Prerequisite: | FDST 3000 or MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or MIBO 3500H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO(POPH) 4220/6220. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Pathogenic Bacteriology | Course
Description: | Molecular basis of bacterial virulence: identification of virulence factors, genetic regulation of virulence, and the complex interactions between bacterial pathogens and their hosts. | | Athena Title: | Pathogenic Bacteriology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 4220S, POPH 4220S or MIBO 6220S, POPH 6220S | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO(POPH) 4220S/6220S. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Pathogenic Bacteriology | Course
Description: | Molecular basis of bacterial virulence. Identification of
virulence factors, genetic regulation of virulence, and the
complex interactions between bacterial pathogens and their
hosts. Service-learning component of course prepares students
for communicating relevant scientific concepts to the general
public in post-graduate activities. | | Athena Title: | Pathogenic Bacteriology | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 4220, POPH 4220 or MIBO 6220, POPH 6220 | | Nontraditional Format: | As indicated in the current non-traditional format, about 25% of
this course involves a service-learning component. As part of
the service-learning, students work to prepare for
the "Experience UGA” field trip by all 9th graders of the Clarke
County School District. UGA students design demonstrations and
hands-on activities in advance of the 9th grade field trip.
During the field trip, the UGA students facilitate campus tours,
demonstrations, and hands-on activities. At the end of the
semester, students are required to write on their reflections on
the “Experience UGA” community engagement. | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4300/6300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Genome Editing in Mammals, Plants, Insects, and Microbes | Course
Description: | Genome editing technology has exploded since the recent discovery of bacterial CRISPR systems. Our goal is to present the material while new applications are emerging every day and before a textbook is written! Cutting edge knowledge will enable you to shape the future. | | Athena Title: | Genome Editing | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EHSC(FDST)(MIBO) 4310/6310-4310L/6310L. 4 hours. 2 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Environmental Microbiology | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | Environmental Microbiology | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 3000-3000L or MIBO 3500 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | FDST(EHSC)(MIBO) 4320/6320-4320L/6320L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Food Safety Control Programs | Course
Description: | Emphasis on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),
Preventive Controls (PC) mandated by the Food Safety
Modernization Act (FSMA), and prerequisite programs (e.g., GAP,
GMP, SSOP) used to promote food safety in the food industry. Upon
completion of the course and passing an examination, the students
will receive HACCP certification. | | Athena Title: | Food Safety Control Programs | | Pre or Corequisite: | FDST 3000 or BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H or MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or MIBO 3500H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO(POPH)(IDIS) 4450/6450-4450L/6450L. 4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Microbial Genetics and Genomics | Course
Description: | Molecular basis of gene regulation in microorganisms with
emphasis on systems pertaining to pathogenesis, evolution, and
ecology. computer lab includes examination of evolutionary
relatedness, sequence comparisons, database searches and
reconstruction of metabolic pathways. | | Athena Title: | Microbial Genetics and Genomic | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E | | Graduate Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4500/6500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Bacterial Symbioses | Course
Description: | Bacterial interactions with plants and animals, particularly mutualistic associations. Emphasis on insights yielded by modern molecular, genetic, and genomic experimental approaches. | | Athena Title: | Bacterial Symbioses | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or MIBO 3000-3000L | | Pre or Corequisite: | GENE 3200-3200D or GENE 3200H or MIBO(POPH)(IDIS) 4450/6450-4450L/6450L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4600L/6600L. 4 hours. 6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Experimental Microbiology Laboratory | Course
Description: | Authentic research projects are conducted in an intensive laboratory course. Genetic approaches and molecular biology will be used to test hypotheses concerning transcription, metabolism, and physiology in a soil bacterium. Students investigate novel topics, plan experiments, analyze data, and present results. Accurate and detailed records must be kept up to date in electronic lab notebooks. Research results may be published in peer-reviewed journals. | | Athena Title: | Experimental Microbiology Lab | | Nontraditional Format: | Because of the nature of the lab work, the actual times for lectures varies from week to week. | | Prerequisite: | [(MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or MIBO 3500H) and MIBO 3500L] or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CRSS(MIBO) 4610/6610-4610L/6610L. 3 hours. 1 hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Soil Microbiology | Course
Description: | Microorganisms in soil and their effect on nutrient recycling, especially as it relates to environmental quality and crop production. | | Athena Title: | SOIL MICROBIOLOGY | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MARS(MIBO) 4620/6620. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Microbial Ecology | Course
Description: | Emphasizes the roles of microorganisms in ecosystems. Nutrient cycles, methods of microbial analysis, and the functional roles of microorganisms. | | Athena Title: | Microbial Ecology | | Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or permission of department | | Graduate Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | POPH(MIBO)(IDIS) 4650/6650. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Virology | Course
Description: | Introduction to basic principles and concepts of virology, viral
replication and pathogenesis for undergraduate and graduate
students. Class topics will include classification, replication,
diagnosis, quantification, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of
viruses. | | Athena Title: | Introduction to Virology | | Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite: | (BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E) and GENE 3200-3200D and (MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E) | | Graduate Pre or Corequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4680/6680. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology | Course
Description: | Understanding principles of selecting and using microbes to
produce desired products. Kinetics and instruction on microbial
growth, metabolism, and biochemistry. Understanding product
variety; metabolic products, secondary metabolites, biomass,
proteins, DNA, RNA, etc. Topics include microbial diversity and
metabolism, strain selection, engineering, and optimization.
Diverse applications of microorganisms in industrial settings. | | Athena Title: | Industrial Micro and Biotech | | Prerequisite: | [(MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E) and MIBO 3510L] and [BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 or BCMB 4020/6020] | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4700/6700. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Medical Mycology | Course
Description: | Provides information on the principles of fungal pathogenesis,
diagnosis, and antifungal therapies, mechanisms of drug
resistance, and relevant genetic and molecular tools to study
human fungal pathogens and drug discovery. Provides basic
training in reading scientific literature, presenting a talk on a
research topic, and critiquing scientific reports. | | Athena Title: | Medical Mycology | | Pre or Corequisite: | BIOL 1108 or BIOL 1108H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4710L/6710L. 3 hours. 6 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Medical Mycology Laboratory | Course
Description: | Molecular and microscopic methods used to study selected fungal organisms that are pathogenic to humans. | | Athena Title: | Medical Mycology Laboratory | | Pre or Corequisite: | (MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E) and MIBO 3510L | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4960L. 4 hours. 8 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Directed Research | Course
Description: | Independent laboratory research in microbiology under the direction of a faculty member. | | Athena Title: | Directed Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will meet with faculty members on a regular basis. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4970L. 4 hours. 8 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Directed Research | Course
Description: | Independent laboratory research in microbiology under the
direction of a faculty member. | | Athena Title: | Directed Research | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 4960L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4980L. 4 hours. 8 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Directed Research | Course
Description: | Independent laboratory research in microbiology under the
direction of a faculty member. | | Athena Title: | Directed Research | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 4970L | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and
to present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires
students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 7000. 1-15 hours. Repeatable for maximum 150 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Master's Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of
study. | | Athena Title: | GRAD STUDENT SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 7300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Thesis | Course
Description: | Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | MASTER'S THESIS | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and thesis preparation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 7500. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology for Teachers | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | TEACH INTRO MICROB | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MIBO 3500 | | Prerequisite: | BIOL 1108-1108L and CHEM 2211 and CHEM 2211L and BCMB(BIOL)(CHEM) 3100 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 7510L. 3-4 hours. 6-8 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory for Teachers | Course
Description: | Applications of microbiological laboratory techniques in experimental microbiology with emphasis on molecular and biochemical analysis, antibiotic resistance in bacterial isolates, and spread of antibiotic resistance via genetic transfer for students who plan to teach in some area of microbiology. | | Athena Title: | Intro Micro Lab for Teachers | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 3500L | | Pre or Corequisite: | MIBO 7500 and (BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E or BCMB 3100H) | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8120. 5 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations of Microbiology | Course
Description: | Presents foundational concepts across microbiology and challenges students to use these concepts in problem-solving and literature critiques. | | Athena Title: | Foundations of Microbiology | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8150. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Diversity of Microbial Research | Course
Description: | 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.
| | Athena Title: | Diversity Microbial Research | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8160. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Microbiology | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | SEMINAR MICRO | | Prerequisite: | MIBO 8600 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8170. 1 hour. Repeatable for maximum 5 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Seminar in Prokaryotic Diversity | Course
Description: | Students will present their experimental research on the
diversity of bacteria and archaea, including physiology,
genetics, ecology, and taxonomy. | | Athena Title: | Seminar Prokaryotic Diversity | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | POPH(IDIS)(MIBO) 8200. 5 hours. | | Course Title: | Molecular Virology and Experimental Design | Course
Description: | Molecular techniques to study viruses of veterinary importance. | | Athena Title: | MOLVIROL | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in MMIB 8200 | | Prerequisite: | IDIS 4220/6220 and BCMB 4020/6020 | | Pre or Corequisite: | POPH(MIBO) 4650/6650 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO(PBHL)(IDIS)(BHSI) 8260. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Global Perspectives on Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases | Course
Description: | Global status, epidemiology and control of parasitic, viral, and
bacterial diseases of major public health importance. Emphasis
will be on the scientific, policy, and economic aspects of past,
current, and future public health approaches to deal with these
globally challenging infectious diseases from multiple and
integrative perspectives. | | Athena Title: | GLOBAL INF DIS | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO(BCMB)(BINF) 8270L. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. | | Course Title: | Composition, Organization, and Evolution of Genomes | Course
Description: | Computational approaches to the study of properties of eukaryotic
and prokaryotic genomes, genome evolution, and statistical and
computational methods for genome analyses and comparisons.
Topics include composition of prokaryotic genomes, eukaryotic
chromosome structure, lateral gene transfer, genome
rearrangements. Emphasis will be placed on biological
interpretations of sequence data. | | Athena Title: | GENOME ORGANIZATION | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(MIBO)(IDIS) 8270. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Global Perspectives on Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases | Course
Description: | Global status, epidemiology, and control of parasitic, viral, and bacterial diseases of major public health importance. Emphasis will be on the scientific, policy, and economic aspects of past, current, and future public health approaches to deal with these globally challenging infectious diseases from multiple and integrative perspectives. | | Athena Title: | Global Infectious Diseases | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CBIO(BCMB)(MIBO) 8520. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics of Parasites | Course
Description: | Molecular genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry of parasites. Systems of unique significance to parasites will be emphasized. | | Athena Title: | MOLEC PARASITOL | | Pre or Corequisite: | CBIO 8010 or BCMB 8020 or GENE 8930 | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Fundamental Processes of Prokaryotic Cell Biology | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | PROK CELL BIOLOGY | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8610. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Prokaryotic Physiology and Diversity | Course
Description: | 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. | | Athena Title: | MICROBIAL DIVERSITY | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8700. 2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Special Topics in Microbiology | Course
Description: | Microbial ecology, diversity, physiology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, or pathogenesis. Specific topic depends on instructor. | | Athena Title: | TOPICS IN MICROBIOL | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 8900. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Research Techniques in Microbiology | Course
Description: | Research techniques in microbiology for graduate students in preparation for their thesis/dissertation projects. | | Athena Title: | RESEARCH TECHNIQUES | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | PBIO(GENE)(PATH)(BCMB)(MIBO) 8960. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Genetics of Yeast and Filamentous Fungi | Course
Description: | Classical genetics and molecular biology of budding yeast, fission yeast, and model filamentous fungi. Includes life cycle, cell cycle, cytoskeleton, mating types, morphogenesis, pathogenesis, mutant screens, and cloning strategies. | | Athena Title: | GENETICS OF FUNGI | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | GENE(MIBO) 8980. 2 hours. | | Course Title: | Prokaryotic Genetics | Course
Description: | The methods and strategies for genetic manipulation of
prokaryotes--both bacteria and archaea--with an emphasis on
primary literature. Classes will consist of discussions of both
classic and current articles that describe the development of
genetic methods for both well characterized and relatively
uncharacterized microbes and the use of genetics as a tool to
study cellular processes. | | Athena Title: | PROKARYOTIC GENE | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 9000. 1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 300 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar | Course
Description: | Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This
course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of
study. | | Athena Title: | DOC GRAD STU SEM | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | MIBO 9300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | DOCT DISSERTATION | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
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