Microbiology*

Department of Microbiology
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
138 Farber Hall
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214-3000
(716) 829-2907
Fax: (716) 829-2158
Web: Microbiology
John Hay, Chair
Murray W. Stinson, Director of Undergraduate Studies

*Not a baccalaureate degree program

The Department of Microbiology does not offer an undergraduate major. However, courses in microbiology are offered to undergraduate students.

Microbiology (MIC)

301 Fundamentals of Microbiology (4) (Sp)
Prerequisites: college course in biology and chemistry; at least sophomore standing
Principles of microbiology for students of medical technology, pharmacy, and nursing degree programs; introduces the structure and biological functions of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Emphasizes the mechanisms by which microorganisms cause diseases in humans. Also includes an immunology unit that introduces the principles and uses of immunology in infectious disease diagnosis and treatment. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in techniques involved in isolation and characterization of microorganisms. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Laboratory is required. LEC/LAB

319-320 Introduction to Scientific Literature (1-1) (F; Sp)
Prerequisites: MIC301, BCH403, BIO319, permission of instructor
Advanced discussions on topics in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology, and immunology. Students present papers on current scientific material and participate in discussions. SEM

401 General Microbiology (6) (F)
Prerequisites: MIC301, BCH403, BIO319
Discusses in-depth the biology, physiology, genetics, and pathogenicity of selected bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Lectures and current literature on molecular mechanisms. LEC

412 Fundamentals of Immunology (4) (Sp)
Prerequisites: BIO201, and BCH403 or BIO205, and permission of instructor
Anatomy and function of the immune system, cell interactions, antibody function, antigen-antibody reactions, cell-mediated immunity, biological effects of immunological reactions. The content and organization of this course are similar to BIO468. LEC

499 Independent Study (1-8) (F; Sp)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
By arrangement with one or more faculty members; participation in research project providing limited clinical laboratory experience in some aspect of microbiology or immunology. TUT

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