Departmental Courses

GRAD 700, 701. Introduction to Professional Development. (1) An introductory year-long course required of all graduate students that includes training in the preparation of research proposals, scientific papers, and a discussion of the ethical conduct of scientific research.  This course provides an introduction to the core competencies of scientific professionalism for graduate students.

707. Scientific Methodology and Introduction to Scientific Literature. (1) An introductory short course on the scientific method with an emphasis on skills needed to critically and efficiently evaluate the scientific literature. The course includes practical training on effective communication through oral presentation and writing. Offered during the orientation period before the Fall semester. Ornelles, Staff 

702. Fundamentals of Virology. (4) A lecture- and literature-based course that covers basic aspects of structure, replication, molecular biology and pathogenesis of animal viruses. Intended for all graduate students in microbiology and immunology to provide in-depth coverage of these areas. P-Biochemistry. Ornelles, Staff 

703. Fundamentals of Bacteriology. (4) A lecture- and literature-based course that deals with basic aspects of bacterial structure, replication, and pathogenesis. Intended for all graduate students in microbiology and immunology to provide in-depth coverage of these areas. P-Biochemistry. Swords, Staff 

705. Fundamentals of Immunology. (4) A lecture- and literature-based course on cell biological, biochemical, and molecular aspects of cellular and humoral immunity. It is intended for all graduate students in microbiology and immunology, and provides in-depth coverage of these areas. P-MICR 731 or current enrollment in 731. Hiltbold, Staff 

711. Tutorial in Medical Microbiology. (1-3) Guided reading and discussion of the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. Staff 

712. Tutorial in Biochemistry. (1-3) Guided reading and discussion or small class instruction on special topics in biochemistry of particular relevance to microbial pathogenesis. Staff

719, 720. Research in Microbiology. (Credit to be arranged.) 

721, 722. Teacher Training. (0)  Advanced graduate students prepare and provide a lecture in their area of specialization under the supervision of their dissertation advisor in one of the graduate courses offered by the department. P-Advanced standing. 

731. Molecular Biology. (3) A survey of the fundamentals of molecular biology. Included are fundamentals of microbial genetics and discussions of nucleic acid structure and mutagenesis, DNA replication and recombination, transcription and control of gene expression and protein translation. Fundamentals The introduction is followed by an advanced treatment of these topics, and discussions of mammalian genetics and immunogenetics with emphasis on current trends in research. P-BICM 705 or current enrollment in 705.  Staff 

732. Molecular Biology. (3) Detailed lectures and discussion surveying the analysis of the molecular biology of the cell with an emphasis on the control of gene expression, molecular genetics, and cellular processes in eukaryotic systems.  P- MICR 731. Staff 

749, 750. Advanced Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. (3) A literature-based course dedicated to the analysis of current research literature on the fundamental biochemical and molecular processes that are involved in the growth, differentiation, and functions of bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic cells. The course not only provides the student with experience in literature analysis, but also offers a broad exposure to timely and important themes and principles that link the disciplines of microbiology, virology, and immunology. P-Biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and virology. Grayson, Staff