Microbiology and Immunology, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Microbiology and Immunology (MBIM) Dept Info - College Info

MBIM 501A Medical Microbiology (3) I The biological characteristics of microorganisms of importance in human health and disease; the reaction of the host to infectious agents and the mechanisms of host defense; diagnosis and management of infectious disease. Lectures, discussions, and laboratory experiments. This is a two-semester course with both semesters 501A - 501B required to be taken consecutively in order to receive a final grade.

MBIM 501B Medical Microbiology (3) II The biological characteristics of microorganisms of importance in human health and disease; the reaction of the host to infectious agents and the mechanisms of host defense; diagnosis and management of infectious disease. Lectures, discussions, and laboratory experiments. This is a two-semester course with both semesters 501A - 501B required to be taken consecutively in order to receive a final grade.

MBIM 502A Graduate Medical Microbiology (3) I II The primary goal of Graduate Medical Microbiology is to provide the student with a foundation for understanding the basic scientific principles of immunology and microbiology. Human infectious disease is emphasized in a clinical setting along with host defense and diagnosis. Immunology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology are covered. Registration for both MBIM 502A and 502B is required for credit. 1D, 1L, 3R. P, MBIM 502A is prerequisiste to MBIM 502B.

MBIM 502B Graduate Medical Microbiology (2) I II Second half of a 2-semester course. The primary goal of Graduate Medical Microbiology is to provide the student with a foundation for understanding the basic scientific principles of immunology and microbiology. Human infectious disease is emphasized in a clinical setting along with host defense and diagnosis. Immunology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology are covered. Registration for both MBIM 502A and 502B is required for credit. P, MBIM 502A is prerequisite to MBIM 502B.

MBIM 503L Parasitology Laboratory (1) I (Identical with V SC 503L, which is home).

MBIM 503R Biology of Animal Parasites (3) I (Identical with V SC 503R, which is home).

MBIM 511 Topics in Molecular Biology (1) II (Identical with MCB 511, which is home).

MBIM 512 Biological Electron Microscopy (4) I II (Identical with MCB 512, which is home).

MBIM 517 Microbial Physiology and Gene Cloning (3) II Biochemical and physiological activities of microorganisms.

MBIM 519 General Immunological Concepts (4) I (Identical with V SC 519, which is home).

MBIM 520 Pathogenic Bacteriology (3) II P, MIC 325, CHEM 241B, 243B. (Identical with V SC 520, which is home).

MBIM 523 Mechanisms of Disease (5) I II (Identical with V SC 523, which is home).

MBIM 525 Environmental Microbiology (3) I (Identical with SWES 525, which is home).

MBIM 526 Environmental Microbiology Laboratory (2) I (Identical with SWES 526, which is home).

MBIM 527L General Mycology Lab (2) I General mycology laboratory, with emphasis on the microfungi.

MBIM 527R General Mycology (3) I General mycology, with emphasis on the microfungi.

MBIM 529 General Virology (3) II Essential features of the viruses, including structure, gene expression and life cycle. Introduction to pathogenesis with respect to humans, other animals, and plants. (Identical with MCB 529, V SC 529).

MBIM 530 Introduction to Biophysics (2) I (Identical with PHYS 530, which is home).

MBIM 531 Biophysical Theory (2) II (Identical with PHYS 531, which is home).

MBIM 532 Pathiogenic Virology (3) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with V SC 532, which is home).

MBIM 538 Ecology of Infectious Disease (3) II (Identical with V SC 538, which is home).

MBIM 540 Biodegradation of Pollutants in Soil and Groundwater (3) II (Identical with SWES 540, which is home).

MBIM 543 Research Animal Methods (3) I (Identical with V SC 543, which is home).

MBIM 546 Environmental Biotechnology (2) II (Identical with SWES 546, which is home).

MBIM 550L Medical Mycology Laboratory (2) II Laboratory experiments dealing with isolation and identification of fungi of medical importance. (Identical with V SC 550L).

MBIM 550R Medical Mycology (2) II The isolation and identification of fungi of medical importance. (Identical with V SC 550R).

MBIM 551 Molecular Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis (3) I P, consent of department. (Identical with CBIO 551, which is home).

MBIM 552 Molecular Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis (3) I II Review of current concepts in specific areas of microbial pathogenesis, including action of exo- and endotoxins, cell surface interactions, phagocytosis and host microbicidal functions.

MBIM 554 Host-Microbial Interactions (3) II (Identical with V SC 554, which is home).

MBIM 555 Cancer Therapeutics (3) II (Identical with CBIO 555, which is home).

MBIM 560 Development of the Immune System (4) I II Developmental biology of T cells and B cells. Negative selection (tolerance induction) during the differentiation of T cells and B cells as mediated by T cell receptors and immunoglobulin receptors, respectively. Development of major histocompatability complex antigen restriction (positive selection) during differentiation of T cells in the thymus. Regulation of positive and negative selection in health and disease (autoimmunity).

MBIM 561 Immunobiology (3) II Cells and cellular events involved in humoral and cell-mediated immune responses; morphologic, physiologic and biochemical characterizations of the lymphoreticular system.

MBIM 562 Tumor Immunology (3) I The immunological mechanisms involved in host responses to tumors, with emphasis on the delineation of cellular interactions between immune cells and tumor cells that may result in tumor progression or rejection. (Identical with CBIO 562).

MBIM 570 Molecular Genetics and Evolution (3) I Molecular genetics and biology of the bacterial viruses; molecular mechanisms of gene regulation, DNA replication, DNA repair, mutation and genetic recombination; current research in bacterial genetics (lysogeny, transduction, conjugation, use of transposons and gene fusions in genetic analysis and transformation); recent advances in molecular evolution with emphasis on evolution of DNA polymerases. (Identical with GENE 570).

MBIM 575 Parasite Immunology (3) II (Identical with V SC 575, which is home).

MBIM 580 Molecular Virology (3) II The current status of basic research in virology at the molecular level.

MBIM 582 Immunotoxicology and Immunopharmacology (3) I P, MIC 419 or equivalent; PCOL 602A, PCOL 602B. (Identical with PCOL 582, which is home).

MBIM 589 Cancer Genetics (3) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with CBIO 589, which is home).

MBIM 593 Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] I II

MBIM 596A Current Problems in Molecular Biophysics (1) I II (Identical with PHYS 596A, which is home).

MBIM 599 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./] I II

MBIM 630 Experimental Methods for Research (4) II Hands-on techniques necessary for pursuing a research career in Microbiology and Immunology. (Identical with V SC 630).

MBIM 693 Internship (1-6) I II

MBIM 695A Readings in Microbiology (1-2) [Rpt./ 6] I II

MBIM 695B Immunopathology (1) I

MBIM 695D Molecular and Cellular Immunology (1) I II

MBIM 695F Tumor Virology (1) II

MBIM 695G Host-Parasite Interactions (1) [Rpt./ 1] II

MBIM 695I Immunology Data Analysis (1) I

MBIM 695K Readings in Immunology (1) I II

MBIM 696A Research (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II

MBIM 699 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I II

MBIM 800 Research (3-6) [Rpt./] I

MBIM 801A Medical Microbiology (3) I The biological characteristics of microorganisms of importance in human health and disease; the reaction of the host to infectious agents and the mechanisms of host defense; diagnosis and management of infectious disease. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and laboratory experiments. This is a two-semester course with both semesters required to be taken consecutively (801A-801B) in order to receive a final grade. P, BIOC 462A, BIOC 462B or equivalent.

MBIM 801B Medical Microbiology (3) II The biological characteristics of microorganisms of importance in human health and disease; the reaction of the host to infectious agents and the mechanisms of host defense; diagnosis and management of infectious disease. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and laboratory experiments. This is a two-semester course with both semesters required to be taken consecutively (801A-801B) in order to receive a final grade. P, BIOC 462A, BIOC 462B or equivalent; MBIM 801A.

MBIM 891A Microbiology and Immunology (3-12) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

MBIM 899 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./] P, MBIM 501 or MBIM 801.

MBIM 900 Research (1-6) [Rpt./]

MBIM 909 Master's Report (1-6) [Rpt./]

MBIM 910 Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

MBIM 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

MBIM 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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