Courses
MBIO A200 Experiential Learning in Fermentation Science 2 Credits
Applies theory and lab practice in the microbiology of fermented foods and beverages and identifies beneficial and spoilage microbes. Emphasizes experimental design and execution.
Special Note: Course includes both supervised and unsupervised lab time as well as outside work.
MBIO A251 Microbiology of Fermented Foods and Beverages 2 Credits
Discusses the microbiology of fermented foods and beverages, including relevant beneficial and spoilage microbes, important metabolic pathways, and benefits of fermentation to flavor, nutrition and shelf-life.
MBIO A340 Microbial Biology 3 Credits
Focuses on diversity, physiology, genetics and ecology of microorganisms.
Prerequisites: BIOL A242 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL A252 with a minimum grade of C.
MBIO A342 Experiential Learning: Microbial Biology 4 Credits
Applies theory and lab practice in microbial diversity, growth, ecology, and identification of environmental and medically-important microorganisms. Emphasizes experimental design, scientific writing and oral presentation skills.
Special Note: This experiential learning course includes supervised lab time, unsupervised lab time and outside work.
Prerequisites: (BIOL A243 with a minimum grade of C or BIOL A273 with a minimum grade of C) and MBIO A340 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment.
MBIO A460 Host-Microbiome Interactions 3 Credits
Explores the complex interactions of microorganisms with eukaryotic host organisms. Focuses on beneficial interactions with plants, animals and insects. Evaluates use of modern tools in host-microbiome interactions research. Emphasizes primary literature.
Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A660
Prerequisites: BIOL A240 with a minimum grade of C or (BIOL A242 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL A252 with a minimum grade of C).
MBIO A462 Virology 3 Credits
Introduces concepts in human virology, with an emphasis on cell and molecular biology of virus structures, viral life cycles, interactions with host cells, immune responses and disease pathogenesis. Discusses viral genomics, evolution, emergence and advanced experimental methods for analyzing virus genome sequences.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed MBIO A662.
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A662
Prerequisites: BIOL A242 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL A252 with a minimum grade of C.
MBIO A468 Geomicrobiology 3 Credits
Examines the mutual interactions between geology and microbiology. Emphasizes microbial processes that affect local and global environments including biogeochemical cycles, co-evolution, microbe-mineral interactions and life in extreme environments.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed MBIO A668 or GEOL A668.
Crosslisted With: GEOL A468
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A668 and GEOL A668
Prerequisites: GEOL A360 with a minimum grade of C or MBIO A340 with a minimum grade of C.
MBIO A470 Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease 3 Credits
This is a class on problem solving and critical thinking focusing on problems related to the ecological and evolutionary processes that drive the transmission of pathogens between hosts and the impact of disease on host populations. The course content includes a theoretical framework, hands-on experience with field techniques, and a discussion of wildlife and human diseases including COVID-19, Ebola, Zika, influenza (swine flu, bird flu), malaria, West Nile virus, Lyme disease, HIV, Chikungunya, tuberculosis, chytridiomycosis, and many others.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed MBIO A670.
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A670
Prerequisites: BIOL A271 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL A288 with a minimum grade of C and ((BIOL A240 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL A240L with a minimum grade of C) or MBIO A340 with a minimum grade of C or (BIOL A242 with a minimum grade of C and BIOL A252 with a minimum grade of C)).
MBIO A660 Advanced Host-Microbiome Interactions 3 Credits
Explores the complex interactions of microorganisms with eukaryotic host organisms. Focuses on beneficial interactions with plants, animals and insects. Evaluates use of modern tools in host-microbe interactions research. Emphasizes primary literature. Develops leadership and mentoring skills for undergraduates in discussions of host-microbe interactions principles and methods.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed MBIO A460.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A460
MBIO A662 Advanced Virology 3 Credits
Advanced concepts in human virology. An in-depth focus on cell and molecular biology of virus structures, viral life cycles, interactions with host cells, immune responses and disease pathogenesis. Viral genomics, evolution, emergence and advanced experimental methods for analyzing virus genome sequences will be discussed.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed MBIO A462.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A462
MBIO A668 Advanced Geomicrobiology 3 Credits
Examines the mutual interactions between geology and microbiology. Emphasizes microbial processes that affect local and global environments including biogeochemical cycles, co-evolution, microbe-mineral interactions and life in extreme environments. Develops leadership and mentoring skills for undergraduates in discussions of geomicrobiology principles and methods.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A468 or MBIO A468.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
Crosslisted With: GEOL A668
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A468 and GEOL A468
MBIO A670 Advanced Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease 3 Credits
This is a class on problem solving and critical thinking focusing on problems related to the ecological and evolutionary processes that drive the transmission of pathogens between hosts and the impact of disease on host populations. The course content includes a theoretical framework, and a discussion of wildlife and human diseases including COVID-19, Ebola, Zika, influenza (swine flu, bird flu), malaria, West Nile virus, Lyme disease, HIV, Chikungunya, tuberculosis, chytridiomycosis, and many others. Additionally, graduate students will be engaged and involved in the modeling and implementation of new analyses and interpretation of existing research.
Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed MBIO A470.
May Be Stacked With: MBIO A470