| MICROBIOLOGY
AND IMMUNOLOGY (MIC) |
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| MIC 530
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Medical
Microbiology and Immunology |
7 cr |
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| This
course presents the fundamental aspects of microbiology
including morphology, metabolism of microorganisms,
the basic principles of the use of antibiotics
and chemotherapeutic agents, microbial genetics,
virology, and medical microbial ecology. The principles
of immunology and infection in relation to clinical
disease are discussed with special emphasis on
laboratory diagnosis. |
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| MIC 536 |
Literature
Reports |
1 cr |
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| Students
and faculty participate in a supervised reading
of the current literature and meet periodically
(usually once a week) to interact in a discussion
of the selected article or topic. The goal of
this course is to maintain the faculty's and students'
level of information at a "state-of-the-art:
in both methods and theory in the discipline and
to develop critical skills in reviewing the literature. |
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| MIC 537 |
Directed
Studies |
1-6 cr |
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| Students
participate in research under the direction of
a graduate faculty member. The student may pursue
independent research or participate in a literature
project. |
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| MIC 590 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| Each
course provides in-depth tutorial exposure to
specific areas in the discipline. Student and/or
faculty presentations followed by group discussions
(usually in the Socratic mode), examine the subject
matter in an area of current interest either to
one student or to a group of students. Credits
and titles are arranged with an individual faculty
member. |
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| MIC 630
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Microbial
Physiology and Genetics |
3 cr |
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| This
course discusses the fundamentals of this area
with particular emphasis on Escherichia coli and
Salmonella typhimurium as model systems. The development
of problem solving skills will be stressed. Topics
including aerobic vs. anaerobic metabolism, membrane
physiology, biosynthesis of macromolecules and
regulation of gene expression provide an integrated
view of the microbial cell. Prerequisites: Medical
Microbiology (MIC 530), Biochemistry, Cell Biology. |
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| MIC 632 |
Advanced
Immunology |
2 cr |
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| Selected
topics in immunology are considered using formal
lectures followed by student presentations. Design
and interpretation of immunological experiments
are emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisites:
Medical Microbiology (MIC 530), Biochemistry. |
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| MIC 633
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Advanced
Virology |
2 cr |
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| This
course reviews the reproductive cycles of important
human viruses and subviral agents and the diseases
they cause. The focus is on the molecular biology
of animal viruses and their mechanisms of regulation,
assembly, and pathogenesis. Human immunodeficiency
virus will be considered in detail. The course
is constructed as an interactive lecture series
with student reports and literature surveys. Prerequisites:
Medical Microbiology (MIC 530), Biochemistry,
Cell Biology. |
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| MIC 636 |
Research
Seminar |
1 cr |
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Students and faculty present a research topic
for discussion before members of the department.
The presentations are usually scheduled on a rotational
basis. The student may present research data for
critique by the faculty. |
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| MIC 799 |
Research/Dissertation |
1-6 cr |
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| Independent
research by the student under the sponsorship
of the graduate faculty in individual departments
in the Basic Medical Sciences. Prerequisite: Approved
formal research proposal. |
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