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MMG001
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First Year Colloquium
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Fall
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Coordinator: Stephanie Phelps
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Colloquium is designed to enhance faculty-student interactions in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and to inform first-year majors about the educational and research opportunities in MMG. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites. (1 credits)
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MMG065
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Microbiology and Pathogenesis
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Fall
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Coordinator: Keith Mintz
Lab Coordinator: Brenda Tessmann
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Overview of microbiology, emphasizing the relationships between the structure, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms and their roles in nature and in pathogenesis. Prerequisite(s): Those w/ BCOR 11 & 12 take MMG 101; one semester chemistry; Sophomore Standing Nursing, Dental Hygiene majors only. Labs begin first day of classes; Micro & Lab manual fee; Contact dept; Bring lab coat. (4 credits)
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MMG101
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Microbiology and Infectious Disease
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Fall
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Coordinator: Douglas Johnson
Lab Coordinator: Brenda Tessmann
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An introduction to basic microbiology and microbes that cause infectious diseases, with a focus on microbial structure, function, metabolism, ecology, and pathogenesis. Prerequisite(s): One semester of chemistry and biology, or equivalent, or Instructor’s permission. (4 credits)
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MMG104
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Introduction to Recombinant DNA Technology
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Spring
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Coordinator: Stephanie Phelps
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Introduction to the basic principles and techniques used in Recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisite(s): BCOR 11/12, Microbiology or Molecular Genetics major/minor. (2 credits)
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MMG195
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Special Topics
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Fall
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Coordinator: Brenda Tessmann
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Supervised investigations in microbiology or molecular genetics; such as
independent study or as a laboratory teaching assistant. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission. Credit as arranged. (0 credits)
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MMG196
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Special Topics
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Spring
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Coordinator: Brenda Tessmann
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Supervised investigations in microbiology or molecular genetics; such as
independent study or as a laboratory teaching assistant. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission. Credit as arranged. (0 credits)
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MMG197
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Undergraduate Research
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Fall
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Coordinator: Douglas Johnson
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Undergraduate students accommodated in individual research projects sponsored by department member. Arrangement with individual department member and Undergraduate Program Director approval. Credits negotiable. Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s permission |
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MMG198
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Undergraduate Research
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Spring
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Coordinator: Douglas Johnson
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Undergraduate students accommodated in individual research projects sponsored by department member. Arrangement with individual department member and Undergraduate Program Director approval. Credits negotiable. Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s permission |
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MMG201
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Molecular Cloning Lab
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Fall
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Coordinator: Stephanie Phelps
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Intensive advanced laboratory course in the fundamentals of recombinant DNA technology through the isolation and characterization of a unique gene. Prerequisite(s): MMG 104 or equivalent. (3 credits)
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MMG203
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Mammalian Cell Culture in Molecular Biology
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Alternate Springs, odd years
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Coordinator: Stephanie Phelps
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The basic principles and techniques of mammalian cell culture, as well as cell and mammalian molecular genetics. Prerequisite(s): MMG 65 or MMG 101 or equivalent. (4 credits)
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MMG205
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Biochemistry I
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Fall
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Coordinator: Robert Hondal
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Survey course covering the chemistry, structure, metabolism, and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids. Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 142, 144. (3 credits)
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MMG206
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Biochemistry II
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Spring and Summer
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Coordinator: Christopher Francklyn
Gregory Gilmartin
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Survey course covering nucleic acids, protein synthesis, cellular and physiological control mechanisms. Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 205. (3 credits)
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MMG207
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Biochemistry Laboratory
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Spring
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TBA
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Introduction to standard biochemical laboratory techniques. Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 205 or concurrent enrollment in Biochemistry 205. (2 credits)
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MMG211
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Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics in Molecular Biology
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Fall
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Coordinator: Matthew Wargo
Gregory Gilmartin
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The organization, replication, and expression of genes in prokaryotes, focusing on the genetics of Escherichia coli and its viruses. Prerequisite(s): Introductory Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and/or Cell Biology. (3 credits)
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MMG222
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Clinical Microbiology
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Alternate Springs, even years
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Coordinator: Douglas Johnson
Brenda Tessmann
Lab Coordinator: Brenda Tessmann
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Comprehensive study of human pathogenic microorganisms and their disease states in humans, which includes pathogenic bacteriology, medical mycology, and virology. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in handling and identifying these pathogens. Prerequisite(s): MMG 65 or MMG 101 or equivalent. (4 credits)
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MMG223
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Immunology
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Alternate Springs, odd years
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Coordinator: Aimee Shen
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Analysis of the immune response with respect to structure and function of immunoglobulins and the T-cell receptor, tolerance, innate and adaptive immunity, the Major Histocompatibility Complex, hypersensitivity states, transplantation, cancer, and AIDS. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission. (3 credits)
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MMG225
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Eukaryotic Virology
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Alternate Falls, even years
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Coordinator: Gregory Gilmartin
Markus Thali
Jason Botten
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An in-depth analysis of eukaryotic virus-mammalian cell interactions emphasizing mechanisms by which viruses modulate gene expression in infected cells. Prerequisite(s): MMG 101 or 104 or equivalent. (3 credits)
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MMG231
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Programming for Bioinformatics
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Alternate Springs, even years
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Coordinator: Neil Sarkar
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This course is geared towards students actively involved in biological research endeavors and wish to gain computational and bioinformatics skills. A major aim of this course is to teach pragmatic bioinformatics skills needed for data management issues that are often bottlenecks in biological research. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission; STAT 151, CS 26, and MMG 104 desirable. (3 credits)
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MMG232
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Methods in Bioinformatics
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Alternate Springs, odd years
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Coordinator: Neil Sarkar
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This course provides a methodological survey of bioinformatics techniques. Particular emphasis is given to algorithms associated with popular bioinformatics applications, including those in sequence analysis, comparative genomics, structural biology, and systems biology. (3 credits)
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MMG240
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Introduction to Macromolecular Structure of Proteins and Nucleic Acids
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Alternate Springs, odd years
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Coordinator: Sylvie Doublié
Christopher Francklyn
Stephen Everse
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Introduction to structural biology and macromolecular structure with an emphasis on protein-protein and protein-nucleic acids interactions. Prerequisite(s): BCOR 11,12; Organic Chemistry; Junior status recommended; concurrent Physics. (3 credits)
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MMG295
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Special Topics
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Fall
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Coordinator: Brenda Tessmann
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Supervised investigations in microbiology or molecular genetics; such as
independent study, internships or as a laboratory teaching assistant. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission. Credit as arranged. (0 credits)
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MMG295
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Genetics and Genomics
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Fall
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Coordinator: John Burke
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The course focuses on methods used to collect and evaluate genetic data on a genomic and metagenomic scale, and the application of those data to problems in modern genetics. Material is drawn from the full biological span of life, including humans, plants, animals and microorganisms. Appropriate for both graduate students and advanced undergraduates. (3 credits)
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MMG296
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Special Topics
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Spring
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Coordinator: Brenda Tessmann
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Supervised investigations in microbiology or molecular genetics; such as
independent study, internships or as a laboratory teaching assistant. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission. Credit as arranged. (0 credits)
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MMG297
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Advanced Undergraduate Research
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Fall
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Coordinator: Douglas Johnson
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Undergraduate students are involved in advanced individual research projects sponsored by department member. Arrangement with individual department member and Undergraduate Program Director approval. Prerequisite(s): Pre/co-requisites: MMG 197/198 or Director/Advisor’s permission Credits: variable. |
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MMG298
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Advanced Undergraduate Research
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Spring
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Coordinator: Douglas Johnson
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Undergraduate students are involved in advanced individual research projects sponsored by department member. Arrangement with individual department member and Undergraduate Program Director approval. Prerequisite(s): Pre/co-requisites: MMG 197/198 or Director/Advisor’s permission. Credits: variable. |
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MMG299
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Senior Seminar
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Spring
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Coordinator: Stephanie Phelps
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The Senior Seminar course is designed to engage senior MMG majors in current issues in microbiology and molecular genetics. Students are required to research a current topic, write a review paper and give an oral presentation on this topic, develop and discuss future career plans, and conduct exit interviews with deparmental faculty.
(1 credits)
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