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Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Courses

MMBB 155 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr)

MMBB 255 General Microbiology Lab (2 cr)

MMBB 398 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

MMBB 400 (s) Seminar (1cr, max arr)

MMBB 401 Undergraduate Research (1-4 cr, max 8)

MMBB 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MMBB J409/J509 Immunology (3 cr)

MMBB J412/J513 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

MMBB J422/J522 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

MMBB J425/J525 Microbial Ecology (3 cr)

MMBB J432/J532 Virology (3 cr)

MMBB 440 Advanced Laboratory Techniques (4 cr)

MMBB J460/J555 Microbial Physiology (3 cr)

MMBB J463/J563 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

MMBB J475/J575 Cell Biology (3 cr)

MMBB J482/J582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

MMBB J485/J585 Prokaryotic Molecular Biology (3 cr)

MMBB J486/J586 Plant Biochemistry (3 cr)

MMBB J487/J587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

MMBB J488/J588 Genetic Engineering (3 cr)

MMBB 497 (s) Practicum in Teaching (2 cr)

MMBB 498 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

MMBB 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MMBB 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

MMBB 501 (s) Seminar (1 cr, max arr)

MMBB 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MMBB 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MMBB 509 Immunology (3 cr)

MMBB 511 Research and Curriculum Progress (1 cr, max arr)

MMBB 513 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

MMBB 522 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

MMBB 525 Microbial Ecology (3 cr)

MMBB 532 Virology (3 cr)

MMBB 541 Biochemistry (3 cr)

MMBB 555 Microbial Physiology (3 cr)

MMBB 563 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

MMBB 575 Cell Biology (3 cr)

MMBB 582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

MMBB 585 Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

MMBB 586 Plant Biochemistry (3 cr)

MMBB 587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

MMBB 588 Genetic Engineering (3 cr)

MMBB 598 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

MMBB 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

MMBB 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)

MMBB 607 Doctoral Degree Rotation (1 cr, max 3)

James J. Nagler, Interim Dept. Chair, Dept. of Biological Sciences (252 Life Sc. Bldg. 83844-3051; phone 208/885-6280).

MMBB 155 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr)

Gen Ed: Natural and Applied Sciences

See Biol 155.

MMBB 255 General Microbiology Lab (2 cr)

Gen Ed: Natural and Applied Sciences

See Biol 255.

MMBB 398 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

Supervised internship in professional, non-University of Idaho settings, integrating academic study with work experience in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology or biochemistry; requires formal written plan of activities to be approved by academic advisor and departmental head before engaging in the work; a final report will be evaluated by on-campus faculty.

Prereq: Permission

MMBB 400 (s) Seminar (1cr, max arr)

See Biol 400.

MMBB 401 Undergraduate Research (1-4 cr, max 8)

Gen Ed: Senior Experience

See Biol 401.

MMBB 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MMBB J409/J509 Immunology (3 cr)

See Biol J432/J532.

MMBB J412/J513 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

See Biol J433/J533.

MMBB J422/J522 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

See Biol J441/J541.

MMBB J425/J525 Microbial Ecology (3 cr)

Same as Soil J425/J525. Biogeochemical activities and relationships of microorganisms in soil, water, plants, and animals. Extra oral and/or written assignments reqd for grad cr. Recommended Preparation: Biol 250, Math 137 or 143. (Spring, alt/yrs)

MMBB J432/J532 Virology (3 cr)

See Biol J447/J547.

MMBB 440 Advanced Laboratory Techniques (4 cr)

Same as PlSc 440. Intensive hypothesis-driven laboratory course that will prepare the student for research in molecular biology; emphasis on areas of microbial physiology, microbial genetics, immunology, and pathogenic microbiology. (Spring only)

Prereq: Biol 250

MMBB J460/J555 Microbial Physiology (3 cr)

Concepts of microbial growth, metabolism, regulation, variation, structural-functional relationships. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. (Fall, alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 250

MMBB J463/J563 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

See Biol J462/J562.

MMBB J475/J575 Cell Biology (3 cr)

Same as PlSc J476/J576. Introduction to the organization and function of the major components of the eukaryotic cell; emphasis on the composition of cells, the structures and assembly processes of molecules that make up cells, diversity of cell types found in multicellular organisms, and how common interacting processes are coordinately controlled. Extra oral and/or written assignments reqd for graduate credit. (Spring, Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Biol 115 and either Biol 300 or Biol 380

MMBB J482/J582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

See Biol J482/J582.

MMBB J485/J585 Prokaryotic Molecular Biology (3 cr)

See Biol J485/J585.

MMBB J486/J586 Plant Biochemistry (3 cr)

Same as PlSc J486/J586. An in-depth introduction to metabolic processes carried out by plants, some fungi, and some alga with emphasis on cell wall synthesis, hormone synthesis, and photosynthesis. Extra oral and/or written assignments reqd for grad cr. (Spring, alt/years)

Prereq: Biol 300 or Biol 380

MMBB J487/J587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

See Biol J487/J587.

MMBB J488/J588 Genetic Engineering (3 cr)

Same as PlSc J488/J588. Techniques and theory underlying practical genetic modifications of plants, microbes, and animals. Extra oral and/or written assignments required for graduate credit. Recommended Preparation: Biol 380. (Fall only)

Prereq: Gene 314 or Biol 310

MMBB 497 (s) Practicum in Teaching (2 cr)

Gen Ed: Senior Experience

See Biol 491.

MMBB 498 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

See MMBB 398 for description.

Prereq: Permission

MMBB 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

MMBB 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

MMBB 501 (s) Seminar (1 cr, max arr)

A maximum of 2 cr may be counted toward an M.S. degree and a maximum of 4 cr toward a Ph.D. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission

MMBB 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Areas normally offered are: molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry.

Prereq: Permission

MMBB 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

MMBB 509 Immunology (3 cr)

See Biol J432/J532..

MMBB 511 Research and Curriculum Progress (1 cr, max arr)

See Biol 524.

MMBB 513 Pathogenic Microbiology (3 cr)

See Biol J433/J533.

MMBB 522 Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease (3 cr)

See Biol J441/J541.

MMBB 525 Microbial Ecology (3 cr)

See MMBB J425/J525.

MMBB 532 Virology (3 cr)

See Biol J447/J547.

MMBB 541 Biochemistry (3 cr)

Same as PlSc 542. Max 7 cr in any combination of Biol 380, MMBB 541, and Biol 554. Intermediate biochemistry; intro to metabolism and the chemical and physical properties of biomolecules. (Fall only)

Prereq: Chem 372; Biol 380 or Coreq: Chem 302 or 306; or Permission

MMBB 555 Microbial Physiology (3 cr)

See MMBB J460/J555.

MMBB 563 Molecular Parasitology (3 cr)

See Biol J462/J562.

MMBB 575 Cell Biology (3 cr)

See MMBB J475/J575.

MMBB 582 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr)

See Biol J482/J582.

MMBB 585 Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

See Biol J485/J585.

MMBB 586 Plant Biochemistry (3 cr)

See MMBB J486/J586.

MMBB 587 Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics (3 cr)

See Biol J487/J587.

MMBB 588 Genetic Engineering (3 cr)

See MMBB J488/J588.

MMBB 598 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max 3)

See MMBB 398 for description. Graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission

MMBB 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission

MMBB 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)

MMBB 607 Doctoral Degree Rotation (1 cr, max 3)

Incoming PhD students receive a grade for laboratory rotations. The final grade is based on performance in the laboratory and on a public seminar at the end of the rotation semester. Rotation students are assigned to the department head. Recommended Preparation: Undergraduate degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or related topic.

Prereq: Enrollment in a doctoral program