An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/demonstrations per week.
Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/demonstrations per week.
Course content includes metabolism, genetics, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs with a recitation per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM PS/SI1210 or CHEM PS/SI1110 or equivalent.
An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Students opting for two credit hours will be required to complete a directed assignment related to their area of concentration. Both credit hours must be taken concurrently.
Open to all students in the Microbiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
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Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: MICR LS/SI2054 and MATH QL1050.
Factors determining the growth and distribution of microorganisms in their natural habitats. Microbial diversity and their interactions with other living organisms and their surroundings. Microbial activities in nature, including biogeochemical cycles. Three lectures and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054.
The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor.
Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: MICR 3254.
A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Zoology. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ENGL EN2010. Cross listed with Botany and Zoology.
Applied, environmental microbiology and biotechnology including transport of microorganisms through environment, microbial pathogens and toxins in environment. Biodeterioration, contamination control, and biosafety. Pollution microbiology, environmental management, bioremediation, waste treatment, biological insecticides. Microbiology of man-made environments. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054.
Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS1113 or MICR LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor.
A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher’s education coursework.
Characteristics of microorganisms and parasites - emphasizing mechanisms by which they cause disease in humans. Intended for students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program and those working that field.
Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054.
Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in CHEM 3070.
Genetics of microorganisms and its applications, including mutation, gene transfer systems, recombination, plasmids, recombinant DNA technology, and transposons. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054. CHEM 3070 recommended.
Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054, or BTNY LS/SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or BTNY SI2104 and BTNY 2121.
Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes, microbial products, biotechnology, contamination control, and antimicrobial agents including antibiotics. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: MICR LS/SI2054, CHEM 2310 or CHEM 3070. MICR 3053 recommended.
Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Two lectures and one three hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR LS/SI2054.
Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work.
Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work.
(See MICR 2890 for description.)
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Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department.
Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program.
Weber State University 2007-2008 Catalog