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Life Science - Microbiology (LS-MCRB)

LS-MCRB 112      Microbiology And Living View Details
Lectures and demonstrations concerning the cell structure, genetics and physiology of microorganisms and the role microorganisms play in the world around man with an emphasis on medical and clinical aspects of the significance of various groups of bacteria, viruses fungi and other microorganisms. This course is intended for nursing and other allied health students and for non-biology majors interested in life sciences. Prerequisite: None
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MCRB 114      Introductory Microbiology Laboratory View Details
Introductory laboratory studies in microbiology and infection to correlate with LS-MCRB 113. Four hours per week. For non-majors only; does not count toward biology degree requirements. Prerequisite: LS-MCRB 112 or LS-MCRB 113.
Credits: hours
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LS-MCRB 121      Human Biology III (Microbiology) View Details
Basic concepts of microbiology with emphasis on infectious diseases and host defenses. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite(s): LS-ANATO 119, CHEM 211
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MCRB 313      Microbiology View Details
Fundamental and applied aspects of microbial structure, metabolism, genetics and diversity. Experimental approaches to studying the microbial world will be emphasized. Three hours lecture per week.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MCRB 4180      Microbiology View Details
Study of infectious diseases, their etiology, symptoms, prevention and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on plaque formation, caries development, periodontal and other oral diseases that relate to dentistry. Four hours lecture per week
Credits: 4 hours
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LS-MCRB 431      Virology View Details
Survey of the molecular biology of animal, plant, and bacterial viruses. The course will emphasize the molecular mechanisms of virus replication, viral pathogenesis, and the use of virus as model systems to study mammalian cells. Three hours lecture per week.
Credits: 3 hours
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LS-MCRB 435      Immunology View Details
A study of the cellular and humoral aspects of the immune response, with emphasis upon the mechanisms involved and the relationship of this response to disease processes. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: LS-MCRB 121 or LS-MCRB 313, and LS-BIOC 341 or LS-BIOC 366. Offered: Winter Semesters
Credits: 3 hours
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