Undergraduate Level
MIC 141 - Microbiology
Introductory course, consisting of lectures, study groups, and computerized self-instruction, designed to provide nursing students with a basic knowledge of medical microbiology and immunology.
Graduate Level
MIC 541 - Microbiology for Pharmacy Students
This is an introductory course to the field of medical microbiology and immunology. Lectures focus on (1) the foundations of general bacteriology and virology, (2) antibacterial therapy and mechanisms of antibacterial resistance, (3) infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and (4) the host defenses against these microorganisms.
MIC 543 - Essentials of Immunology
Lecture course covering the major areas of contemporary immunology including host resistance to infection, the chemistry of antigens and physiology of the immunoe system, immunogenetics and transplantation immunology, immunological techniques, tumor immunology, and immunopathology.
MIC 617 - Molecular Biology
Contemporary concepts and techniques in molacular biology including gene structure, coding, regulation, protein synthesis, mutation, recombination, recombinant DNA technology and transposable elements.
MIC 619 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
Demonstration of laboratory techniques related to molecular biology.
MIC 727 - Methods in Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Study of modern methods of bioinstrumentation as related to medical microbiology. Laboratory and group discussion dealing with the assay of bacterial components and bioactive products.
MIC 733 - Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenicity
Lectures, seminars, literature review, and group discussion concerning mechanisms by which microorganisms produce disease.
MIC 735 - Diagnostic Microbiology
Lectures, student presentations, and laboratory rotations dealing with the selection, development, and accuracy of clinical microbiology laboratory methods and procedures for the diagnosis of infectious diseases and performance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
MIC 737 - Recent Developments in Immunopharmacology
The antigen-antibody reaction with its effects on the mast cell, the release of chemical mediators, and the effect of these mediators on various tissue functions both in vitro and in vivo. The various therapeutic agents and mechanisms that influence these reactions.
MIC 739 - Bacterial Physiology
Study of molecular and sub-cellular processes in microorganisms. Includes molecular structure and function, cell division, synthesis of macromolecules, and metabolism.
MIC 745 - Techniques in Immunobiology and Immunochemistry
Demonstration and practice in techniques of modern immunology.
MIC 746 - Advanced Immunology
Lectures and conferences providing a coordinated and detailed account of current immunology at an advanced level. Students will be expected to familiarize themselves with the original literature, and emphasis will be given to the more rapidly progressing areas.
MIC 749 - General Virology
Study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of viruses. Selected topics will include such areas of investigation as cultivation and identification, replication, host-virus interactions, interference, and viral oncogenesis.
MIC 751 - Epidemiology and Public Health
Study of infectious diseases in population and methods of control including microbiology of food and water.
MIC 753 - Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Chemistry, pharmacology, and biology of antibiotic substances and their use in therapy of infectious diseases.
MIC 754 - Clinical Infectious Disease
Clinical, diagnostic and pathogenic aspects of infectious diseases taught in the hospital setting. Students participate in ward rounds, seminars, discussions and lectures. Problem-solving techniques involving use of clinical and laboratory evidence.
MIC 791 - Department Seminar and Teaching
The student is required to register each semester of residence. The maximum credit applicable toward a degree is two for the M.S.; six for the Ph.D.
MIC 793 - Directed Independent Readings: Selected Topics in Medical Microbiology
Conferences and reading assignments providing an opportunity for in-depth study of recent developments and associate problems in carefully selected and highly specialized areas of medical microbiology.
MIC 797 - Directed Independent Research
Investigative work on selected subject. (Non-thesis research optional).
MIC 799 - Master's Thesis
Research, under departmental supervision, in connection with the preparation of the Master's thesis. Student must register for this course in any term when engaged in formal preparation of the Master's thesis; however, six credit hours are the maximum applicable toward the degree.
MIC 893 - Directed Independent Readings: Selected Advanced Topics in Medical Microbiology
Advanced investigative work on a selected subject.
MIC 897 - Directed Independent Research
Investigative work on a selected subject.
MIC 899 - Doctoral Dissertation
Research, under departmental supervision, in connection with the preparation of the doctoral dissertation. Student must register for this course in any term when engaged in formal preparation of the doctoral dissertation; however, twenty credit hours are the maximum applicable toward the degree.
Professional Schools
IDC 107 - General Microbiology (Medical School)
Microbial cell structure and function, bacterial genetics and regulation, viral structure and multiplication genetics, basic concepts of pathogenesis. (first 6 weeks of second semester)
IDC 109 - Host Defense (Medical School)
Antigen recognition, development of B & T cells, constitutive host defenses, immunopathology, inflammation, transplantation, allergy, and tumor immunology. (first 6 weeks fo second semester)
IDC 223 - Infectious Disease (Medical School)
ORB 211 - Oral Microbiology (Dental School)
Microbiology and immunology related to dentistry. Normal flora, host defenses, diseases, microorganisms, and antimicrobial chemotherapy.
ORB 211 - Oral Microbiology (Dental School)
Microbiology and immunology related to dentistry. Normal flora, host defenses, diseases, microorganisms, and antimicrobial chemotherapy.