MICRO 110: Orientation in Microbiology.
(1-0) Cr. 0.5 F.
Prereq: none
Orientation to the discipline of microbiology, the curriculum in microbiology, and educational research opportunities within the program. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

MICRO 201: Introduction to Microbiology.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.
Prereq: One semester of college-level biology.
Selected topics in microbiology with emphasis on the relationship of microorganisms human and animal health, agricultural technology, and the environment. Not acceptable for major or minor credit in microbiology. Students who obtain a grade of B or better may substitute 201 for 302 in advanced courses.

MICRO 201L: Introductory Microbiology Laboratory.
(0-2) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 201 or 302.
Basic Microbiology Laboratory techniques for non-microbiology majors.

MICRO 302: Biology of Microorganisms.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: Biol 211, credit or enrollment in Biol 212; 1 semester of chemistry.
Basic cell biology, physiology, metabolism, genetics and ecology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on procaryotes and viruses, as well as the roles of microorganisms in the environment, disease, agriculture, and industry.

MICRO 302L: Microbiology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1. F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 302.
Basic Microbiology laboratory techniques for majors in microbiology, biological sciences and related fields.

MICRO 310: Medical Microbiology.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 302 (or 201 if B or better earned).
Study of pathogenic microbes, mechanisms of disease, and host resistance. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 310L: Medical Microbiology Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: 201 or 302; 201L or 302L. credit or enrollment in 310.
Isolation and identification of human bacterial pathogens. Study of fungal and viral human pathogens using polymerase chain reaction, antibody labeling, and electron microscopy.

MICRO 320: Microbial Physiology and Genetics.
(4-0) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: 302, Biol 313, credit or enrollment in Chem 332.
Introductory course in microbial physiology and genetics with special emphasis on prokaryotes. Topics include the structlure, flkunction, and assembly of cell components, bioenergetics, metabolic diversity, environmental stress tolerance, regulation of gene expression, genetic adaptation, and growth and cellular differentiation.

MICRO 353: Introduction to Parasitology.
(Same as Biol 353) (3-3) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: Biol 212.
Biology and host-parasite relationships of major groups of animal parasites, and techniques of diagnosing and studying parasites.

MICRO 374: Insects and Our Health.
(Same as Ent 374.)(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: 3 credits in biological sciences.
Identification, biology, and significance of insects and arthropods that attack people and animals, particularly those that are vectors of disease. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Pseudomonas putida - live  and dead - 1.5 solute stress.

Picture contributed by  Larry Halverson.

MICRO 402: Microbial Genetics. (dual-listed with 502.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. alt. F., offered 2006.
Prereq: 302, Biol 313.
The fundamental concepts of bacterial and bacteriophage genetics including mutagenesis, mechanisms of both vertical and horizontal genetic information transfer, gene regulation, and genetic approaches to study complex cellular processes. Review and discussion of research literature to examine experimental design, methodology, and interpretation of both historical and contemporary relevance to microbial genetics.

BBMB 403: Biochemistry of Procaryotes.
(3-0) Cr. 3. alt. S., offered 2006.
Prereq: Micro 302, Chem 332 and BBMB 301.
Topics in microbial physiology, including bioenergetics in bacterial systems, metabolic diversity, life in extreme environments, adaptive and developmental changes. Nonmajor graduate credit

MICRO 407: Microbiological Safety of Foods of Animal Origins.
(Dual listed with 507, same as FS HN 407)(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: 420.
Examination of the various factors in the production of foods of animal origin, from animal production through processing, distribution and final consumption which contribute to the overall microbiological safety of the food. The two modules of this course will be 1) the procedures and processes which can affect the overall microbiological safety of the food, and 2) the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system.

MICRO 408: Virology.
(Dual listed with 508)(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Biol 313 or BBMB 301, Biol 314 recommended.
The molecular biology of human, animal, plant and insect viruses.

MICRO 419: Foodborne Hazards.
(Same as FS HN 419.)(3-0) Cr. 3. alt. S., offered 2006.
Prereq: 201 or 302, a course in biochemistry.
Pathogenesis of human microbiological foodborne infections and intoxications, principles of toxicology, major classes of toxicants in the food supply, governmental regulation of foodborne hazards. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 420: Food Microbiology.
(Same as FS HN 420, Tox 420.)(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 302, enrollment in 421 recommended
Effects of microbial growth in foods. Methods to control, detect, and enumerate microorganisms in food and water. Foodborne infections and intoxications. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 421: Food Microbiology Laboratory.
(Same as FS HN 421.)(1-6) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 201, 302; 201L. Credit or enrollment in 420(FS HN 420).
Standard microbiological techniques employed in the food industry, including microscopic examination of foods, plate counts, other enumeration methods, indicator organisms of food quality and safety, foodborne pathogens, and molds. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 430: Procaryotic Diversity and Ecology.
(Dual listed with 530, same as BBMB 430.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2007.
Prereq: 302, 302L.
Survey of the diverse groups of procaryotes emphasizing important and distinguishing metabolic, phylogenetic, morphological, ecological features of members of these groups.

Pseudomonas putida  filamented cell on NaCl.

Picture contributed by  Larry Halverson.

MICRO 440: Laboratory in Microbial Physiology, Diversity, and Genetics.
(Same as BBMB 440.) (1-7) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 302, 302L, Chem 332, Biol 313L.
Study of the fundamental techniques and theory of studying the diversity of microbial life. Experimental techniques will include isolation and physiological characterization of bacteria that inhabit different environments. Also included are techniques for the phylogenetic characterization and genetic manipulation of diverse species of bacteria.

MICRO 450: Undergraduate Seminar.
Cr. 1 each time taken. S.
Prereq: Sp Cm 212 and senior standing in Microbiology.
Required of all undergraduate majors in microbiology. Discussion of current papers in microbiology and immunology, issues in scientific conduct, bioethics in microbiology. Students present current papers in a journal club format.

MICRO 451: Senior Survey in Microbiology.
(1-0) Cr. R. F.
Prereq: Senior standing in Microbiology.
Preparations for graduation. Topics include job search strategies, career information, mock interviews, graduate and professional school application processes and guidelines as well as outcomes assessment activities.

MICRO 456: Principles of Mycology.
(same as Biol 456.) (2-3) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 10 credits in biological sciences.
Morphology, diversity and ecology of fungi; their relation to agriculture, industry and human health. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 475: Immunology.
(Dual-listed with 575.)(3-0) Cr. 3. S
Prereq: 310, 3 credits in biochemistry.
An examination of humoral and cellular immune function as well as the interaction of the cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease.

MICRO 475L: Immunology Laboratory.
(Dual-listed with 575L.)(1-4) Cr. 1. S
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 475 or 575.
Techniques in primary culture and tumor cell growth, measures of lymphocyte function, and flow cytometry.

MICRO 477: Bacterial-Plant Interactions.
(Dual listed with 577; same as Pl P 477.)(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2006.
Prereq: 3 credits in microbiology or plant pathology.
Focuses on plant-associated bacteria in terms of their ecology, diversity, and the physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in their interactions with plants; covers symbiotic nitrogen fixation, plant pathogenesis, plant growth promotion, and biological control.

V Path/Ent 478: Global Protozoology - Molecular Biology of Protozoa.
(Dual listed with 578; same as Ent 478.)(2-1) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Permission of instructior.
Analysis of cellular systems, molecules, and organelles of pathogenic protozoan parasites. Emphasis is placed on processes and systems that are unique to protozoa, are important to understanding vector-parasite-host biology/ecology, or are targets of disease prevention/treatment programs for international disease control. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 485: Soil Microbial Ecology.
(Same as Agron 485.)(2-3) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 201, (302 recommended), Agron 154 or 402.
The living organisms in the soil and what they do. Emphasis on soil-plant-microbial relationships and environmental issues. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 487: Aquatic and Wetland Microbial Ecology.
(Dual listed with 587; same as Biol 487.)(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: 6 credits in biology and 6 credits in chemistry.
Introduction to major functional groups of autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms and their roles in aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Emphasis on energy flow and nutrient dynamics. Nonmajor graduate credit.

MICRO 490: Indepdendent Study.
Cr. 1 to 5. F.S.SS.
Prereq: A minimum of 6 credit hours of 300-level or above coursework in microbiology, permission of instructor.
A maximum of 6 credits of 490 may be used toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation.
H. Honors

MICRO 495: Internship.
Cr. 1 to 2. F.S.
Prereq: At least 6 credits of 300-level or above coursework in microbiology, approval of academic adviser. Participation in the Cooperative Extension Intern Program or an equivalent work experience.
Written report of activities required. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.