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 | 105. Microbes and Society—A lecture course to examine the structure and function of microorganisms as well as a survey of the variety of microorganisms that shape our world. Topics include disease-producing microbes, microbes necessary for food production, microbial ecology, microorganisms that are useful for research, and an introduction to the usefulness of biotechnology to our society. Not creditable to the biology major. Enrollment limited. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. |
| 153L. Cells, Metabolism, and Heredity—An introduction to the study of the organization and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics to be covered include organelle and membrane structure, biomolecules, metabolism, bioenergetics, and the molecular basis of inheritance. The laboratory offers the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimentation, and data collection and analysis, using both classical and modern techniques and instrumentation. Prerequisite: permission of O’Donnell. (1 1 /4 course credits) |
| 244. Biology of Infectious Disease—This course will examine the basic microbiological and immunological principles which underlie the disease process. The focus will be primarily on human diseases, but some animal and plant pathogens will also be discussed. The goal is to understand the relationship between a host and pathogen. Previous courses in microbiology or immunology are not necessary. Prerequisites: Biology 152L and 153L. Enrollment limited. |
| 227L. Cell Biology—A study of cell structure and function, emphasizing the molecular components, metabolism, organelles, motility, and growth and division. The molecular biology of cells and the regulation of cellular processes are emphasized. Laboratory exercises will include light microscopy, molecular cellular experiments, and other experiments in cell biology. Prerequisites: Biology 152L and 153L. (1 1 /4 course credits) |
| 308L. Microbiology—A study of microorganisms that include bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes. Structure, genetics, metabolism, growth and division, and prokaryotic experimental systems are examined. In addition, mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and human and viral pathogens are explored. Laboratory exercises will consist of sterile techniques, culture, microscopy, and identification of bacterial specimens. Other exercises will involve experiments in genetic exchange. Prerequisites: Biology 152L, 153L, and Chemistry 211L. (1 1/4 course credits) |
| 358L. Immunology—A laboratory course that examines the immune system, both innate and acquired, in mammals. Special emphasis includes the genetics, molecular genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology that allows the immune sys-tem to function. The generation of diversity with respect to immunological specificity and the recognition of self and non-self are examined as well. Prerequisites: Biology 152L, Biology 153L, Biology 221, and one of the following: Biology 318, Biology 307L, or Biology 308L, and permission of the instructor. (1 1/4 course credits) |
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