A research methods laboratory course framed around identifying novel antibiotic-producing bacterial strains from local soil. Covers fundamental lab skills and practice reading and evaluating the work of other scientists. Students will create a research poster to present their findings.
A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Designed to present the science of molecular genetics combined with the laboratory practices of recombinant DNA technology (genetic engineering), gene editing, and bioinformatics. Prerequisite: MMG 2010; Microbiology & Molecular Genetics major or minor. Pre/Co-requisites: BCOR 1400 or BCOR 1425; Microbiology & Molecular Genetics major or minor.
Introduces life science majors/minors to the scientific processes involved in biomedical research and to current research techniques and approaches, also introduces reading and interpreting primary literature articles, as well as discussing current topics regarding the ethical concerns of biomedical research. Prerequisite: MMG 2010.
Explores the history of vaccines, the science supporting current vaccination programs and the controversies surrounding them. Explores both historical and current social, economic, and ethical factors related to the development of vaccines and the adoption of immunization programs in different cultural settings. Combines audio lecture, projects, activities and case studies to help students learn, practice and apply course materials. Prerequisites: BIOL 1100, BCOR 1400, BCOR 1425, or Instructor permission.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Undergraduate Program Director approval. Offered at department discretion.
The activities of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, in air, soil, and water. Prerequisites: CHEM 2580 or equivalent with Instructor permission.
Addresses the clinical importance of infectious diseases with emphasis on the appropriate collection, handling and identification of clinically relevant bacteria. Disease states, modes of transmission, prevention and antibiotic susceptibility testing will also be discussed. Credit not awarded for both MMG 3210 and MMG 5210. Prerequisites: MMG 2010 or equivalent or Instructor permission.
Comprehensive study of human pathogenic bacteria and their disease states in humans. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in handling and identifying these pathogens. Credit not awarded for both MMG 3220 and MMG 5220. Prerequisites: MMG 2010; or Instructor permission.
Examination of genetic mechanisms that either protect us from cancer or increase our vulnerability to cancer. Also discusses genetic methods that are being used to discover genes that influence cancer risk or may prove useful in diagnostics or cancer therapy. Credit not awarded for both MMG 3270 and MMG 5270. Prerequisites: BCOR 2300 and BCOR 2500 or the equivalent.
Provides advanced training in bioinformatics tools and techniques. Particular emphasis is given to programs associated with sequence analysis, comparative genomics, structural biology, and computational biology. Other topics such as data integration, biological data interpretation, R and UNIX-scripting, multi-omics, and systems biology will be covered. Emphasizes a direct, hands-on experience. Credit not awarded for both MMG 3320 and MMG 5320. Prerequisites: MMG 3310.
Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Undergraduate Program Director approval. Pre/co-requisite: MMG 2995 or Advisor Permission. Offered at department discretion.
Required capstone course for Microbiology and Molecular Genetics majors; involves written and oral presentations by Seniors on current topics in microbiology/molecular genetics. Prerequisites: MMG 2010, MMG 2040.
Addresses the clinical importance of infectious diseases with emphasis on the appropriate collection, handling and identification of clinically relevant bacteria. Disease states, modes of transmission, prevention and antibiotic susceptibility testing will also be discussed. Credit not awarded for both MMG 5210 and MMG 3210. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in microbiology recommended.
Comprehensive study of human pathogenic bacteria and their disease states in humans. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in handling and identifying these pathogens. Credit not awarded for both MMG 5220 and MMG 3220. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in microbiology recommended.
Focuses on genetic mechanisms that either protect us from cancer or increase our vulnerability to cancer. Discusses genetic methods that are being used to discover genes that influence cancer risk or may prove useful in diagnostics or cancer therapy. Credit not awarded for both MMG 5270 and MMG 3270. Prerequisites: An introductory courses in genetics and cell biology is recommended.
Supervised investigations in microbiology or molecular genetics. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Credit as arranged.
Student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
Covers the topics of gene structure, expression, epigenetics and inheritance. These basics will form the foundation of discussions on functional genomics and genome engineering. Current approaches and methodologies to address scientific questions related to these topics will be emphasized. Consequently, recent reviews and primary research literature will be the main texts used in the course. Prerequisites: Understanding of basic genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry concepts is assumed.
Research for the Master's Thesis.
Required practicum for all Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Master's Students. Students will be exposed to and mentored in the fundamentals of undergraduate teaching and learning in the laboratory setting.
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