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MICRO. 701. MEDICAL MlCROBlOLOGY. The fundamentals of microbial physiology, genetics and immunology are presented with important bacterial, viral, parasitic and mycotic infections discussed from the standpoint of etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and laboratory diagnosis. Participation in laboratory exercises and small group sessions is required. NOTE: This course is also listed as Medicine 611. (12 semester hours; 6-6).

MICRO. 702. VIRUSES. A survey of animal viruses with emphasis on pertinent aspects of molecular biology. Prerequisites: Microbiology 701, or Microbiology 760 and Biochemistry 710. (3 semester hours)

MICRO. 703. SEMINAR IN MICROBIOLOGY. (1 semester hour)

MICRO. 704. RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY. (Hours/credit, TBA)

MICRO. 707. MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY ROTATION. This course is designed to acquaint the student with ongoing research and research methodologies within the department. To accomplish this, the student will actively take part in ongoing research projects in two to three laboratories during the semester. (3 semester hours)

MICRO. 708. PREPARATION FOR INSTRUCTION IN MICROBIOLOGY. The student will participate in the preparation of microbiological cultures and assist faculty in the teaching of the medical microbiology laboratory course. Prerequisite: MICRO 701. (3 semester hours)

MICRO. 725. BACTERIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION. A study of bacterial genetics, anatomy and regulatory mechanisms. Prerequisite: MICRO 701 and BIOCH 710. (3 semester hours)

MICRO. 733. EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOCHEMISTRY AND IMMUNOBIOLOGY. Theoretical and experimental applications of immunochemistry and immunobiology with major emphasis on in vivo and in vitro techniques used in investigating various aspects of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. Prerequisite: MICRO 701 or equivalent. (3 semester hours)

MICRO. 734. ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY. An advanced course in which students discuss and critically review new research findings in various aspects of human and comparative immunology. Prerequisites: MICRO 701, MICRO 733. (2 semester hours)

MICRO. 735. VIRAL BIOCHEMISTRY. An advanced course in which students study, discuss and critically review new research findings, concepts and laboratory techniques in the areas of viral biochemistry, molecular biology, tumor virology and medical virology. Prerequisites: MICRO 701, BIOCH 710 and MICRO 702. (2 semester hours)

MICRO. 741. MICROBIOLOGY. Basic concepts in microbiology and immunology are presented and correlated with disease processes having a bacterial, viral, mycotic or parasitic etiology. The relevance of microbial pathogens in both general and dental medicine is discussed. NOTE: This course is also listed as Dental 641 and is not offered to microbiology graduate students. (6 semester hours)

MICRO. 747. ADVANCED BACTERIOLOGY. This course will offer small group sessions that address the mechanisms of infection and host defense. This will include lectures, case presentations, laboratory exercises, etc. (2 semester hours). Prerequisite: MICRO 701 and MICRO 725.

MICRO. 750. RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN MICROBlOLOGY. An advanced course in which doctoral students prepare and defend a research grant proposal focused on their dissertation research. (3 semester hours)

MICRO. 715. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY. (Hours/credit TBA)

MICRO. 798. DISSERTATION AND DISSERTATION RESEARCH. (Hours/credit TBA)

MICRO. 799. THESIS AND THESIS RESEARCH. (Maximum of 6 semester hours)

NOTE: The following four courses comprise distinct sections of the larger MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY course (MICRO 701). Students OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY interested in aspects of the larger course may register for those specific sections of the course listed below.
MICRO. 760. MEDICAL VIROLOGY (3 semester hours.)
MICRO. 761. MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY (3 semester hours.)
MICRO. 762. MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY (6 semester hours.)
MICRO. 763. MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY/MYCOLOGY (1 semester hour.)