Course Descriptions
Graduate Courses in Microbiology
The following is a listing of Graduate Courses in Microbiology offered by the Section of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology.
BIO 182, 282, 382 Advanced Study and Research
For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor and graduate adviser.
BIO 396 Membranes and Walls of Bacteria
Structure, biosynthesis, and function of bacterial envelopes and walls, including associated optional components.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing, a general microbiology course, and a biochemistry course.
BIO 397J Advanced Genetics
Intended mainly for first- and second-year graduate students. Selected related topics of current interest with an emphasis on molecular developmental genetics, and any needed review of classical genetics. Designed to help the student to read the literature critically, deliver a good seminar, and participate in thoughtful discussion. May not be counted toward the doctoral degree in microbiology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, and a course in genetics.
BIO 391K Cellular Immunology
Cell-associated immune responses, with emphasis on transplantation, immunity, tumor immunology, delayed hypersensitivity, and acquired cellular resistance.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and Microbiology 360 and 160K, or consent of instructor.
BIO 391M Tumor Biology
Natural history and causal mechanisms of cancer; viral and chemical carcinogens. Microbiology 342 and 389M may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and Microbiology 360, or 330 and 130K, or consent of instructor.
BIO 393 Problems in Molecular Genetics
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in microbiology. Additional prerequisites vary with the topic and are given.
BIO 394 Problems in Microbial Physiology
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in microbiology.
BIO 391P Advanced Virology
Replication of and transformation by DNA and RNA animal viruses.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and Microbiology 330 or consent of instructor.
BIO 395F Genetics
Same as Chemistry 395F and Molecular Biology 395F. Basic principles of Medelian and molecular genetics, and an exploration of the genetic toolbox using examples of analytic methods and modern manipulations. Focus on the genetic analysis of model organisms. Use of genetic tools in dissecting complex biological pathways, developmental processes, and regulatory systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. An introductory course in genetics, such as Biology 325, is strongly recommended.
BIO 395G Biochemistry
Same as Chemistry 395G and Molecular Biology 395G. Detailed consideration of the structure and function of proteins, with discussion of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, the biochemistry of energy production, and the metabolism and lipids and nucleotides. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. A one-year undergraduate sequence in biochemistry, such as Chemistry 339K and 339L, is strongly recommended.
BIO 395H Cell Biology
Same as Chemistry 395H and Molecular Biology 395H. Detailed consideration of mechanisms of growth control, cell regulation, mitosis, cell signaling, protein targeting, and the integration of these processes in various cellular processes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and Biology 395F and 395G, or consent of instructor.
BIO 395J Molecular Biology
Same as Chemistry 395J and Molecular Biology 395J. Detailed consideration of prokaryotic and eukaryotic mechanisms of DNA replication and transcription; post-transcriptional processing of transcription products; and mechanism and regulation of the translation of messenger RNAs. Three lecture hours a week for one semester Prerequisite: Graduate standing, Biology 395F and Biology 395G (or 695C) or consent of instructor.
BIO 398R Master's Report
Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in microbiology and consent of the graduate adviser.
BIO 398T Supervised Teaching in Microbiology
Teaching under close supervision of course instructors for two semesters; weekly laboratory instruction of undergraduates in microbiology and/or general biology, group meetings with the instructor, individual consultations, and reports throughout the teaching period.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
BIO 399R Dissertation
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
BIO 399W Dissertation
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Microbiology 399R
BIO 698A Thesis
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in microbiology and consent of the graduate adviser.
BIO 698B Thesis
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Microbiology 698A.
BIO 699R Dissertation
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
BIO 699W Dissertation
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Microbiology 699R
BIO 999R Dissertation
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
BIO 999W Dissertation
Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
Prerequisite: Microbiology 999R
