Microbiology

Courses

MICRG 570: Microbiology

Credits 3.0
The course is organized by organ system and the major infectious diseases affecting each of these are discussed. Focus is on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of these selected diseases.

MICRG 1513: Microbiology

Credits 3.0

This survey course in basic and medical microbiology focuses on the more common pathogenic microorganisms that cause morbidity and mortality in humans. The pattern of discussion is uniform: etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and prevention.

MICRG 1522: Veterinary Immunology

Credits 3.0

This course focuses on fundamental immunological concepts applicable to most mammals, applying specific examples related to common veterinary species. The clinical immunology section of the course will incorporate case studies to apply basic immunology to veterinary disease, with emphasis on conditions most commonly encountered in practice (autoimmunity, hypersensitivities and cancer).

MICRG 1531: Immunology

Credits 2.5

This course uses a didactic approach for a comprehensive coverage of immunology. Students are presented with information pertinent to fundamental principles of immunology, the cells and cell products involved in host defense mechanisms, their origin, function, and their roles in both health and infectious processes. The course is designed not only to instill basic principles in immunology but also to discuss important topics for clinical practice and research, including immunizations, immunodiagnostics, and immunologically-mediated diseases, disorders, and deficiencies.

MICRG 1532: Immunology

Credits 2.5
This course uses a didactic approach for a comprehensive coverage of immunology. Students are presented with information pertinent to fundamental principles of immunology, the cells and cell products involved in host defense mechanisms, their origin, function, and their roles in health, infectious processes. The course is designed not only to instill basic principles in immunology but also to discuss important topics for clinical practice and research, including immunizations, immunodiagnostics, and immunologically-mediated diseases, disorders, and deficiencies.

MICRG 1553: Immunology

Credits 3.0

This course presents basic aspects of the body’s defense system. Initial lectures address cells and organs of the immune system, complement activation, antigen processing and presentation, and cytokines. Introductory lectures are tied together later in the course with discussions of inflammation and the body’s response to infectious disease. The role of the immune system in the rejection of organ transplants, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, cancer, and AIDS are also discussed in detail. Current advances in immunotherapy and immunoprophylaxis are emphasized.

MICRG 1573: Veterinary Parasitology

Credits 3.0

This course presents the protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of animals, including those causing zoonotic diseases. Lectures will focus on parasite morphology, biology, and disease manifestations. Laboratory sessions will be sporadically introduced to reinforce lecture material and provide students with opportunities to gain experience in identification of clinically relevant parasites.

MICRG 1615: Microbiology I

Credits 4.0

Fall quarter of this two-quarter series uses a hybrid didactic and workshop approach for a comprehensive coverage of medical microbiology. This course sequence includes discussion of basic classification, structure, metabolism and genetics of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, as well as discussion of individual pathogens in the context of infectious disease. The infectious disease portion uses an organ systems approach, focusing on basic morphologic, culture and diagnostic modalities, physiology, virulence determinants, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, and management of disease with special emphasis on factors pertinent to clinical medicine and public health. Clinical correlations and case presentations are featured for each organ system.

MICRG 1616: Microbiology I

Credits 4.0
Fall quarter of this two-quarter course uses a didactic approach for a comprehensive coverage of medical microbiology. This course sequence includes discussion of basic classification, structure, metabolism and genetics of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, as well as discussion of individual pathogens in the context of infectious disease. The infectious disease portion of each course uses an organ systems approach, focusing on basic morphologic, culture and diagnostic modalities, physiology, virulence determinants, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, and management of disease with special emphasis on factors pertinent to clinical medicine and public health. Clinical correlations and case presentations are featured for each organ system.

MICRG 1625: Microbiology II

Credits 4.0

Winter quarter of this two-quarter series uses a hybrid didactic and workshop approach for a comprehensive coverage of medical microbiology. This course sequence includes discussion of basic classification, structure, metabolism and genetics of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, as well as discussion of individual pathogens in the context of infectious disease. The infectious disease portion of each course uses an organ systems approach, focusing on basic morphologic, culture and diagnostic modalities, physiology, virulence determinants, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, and management of disease with special emphasis on factors pertinent to clinical medicine and public health. Clinical correlations and case presentations are featured for each organ system.

MICRG 1626: Microbiology II

Credits 4.0
Winter quarter of this two-quarter course uses a didactic approach for a comprehensive coverage of medical microbiology. This course sequence includes discussion of basic classification, structure, metabolism and genetics of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, as well as discussion of individual pathogens in the context of infectious disease. The infectious disease portion of each course uses an organ systems approach, focusing on basic morphologic, culture and diagnostic modalities, physiology, virulence determinants, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, and management of disease with special emphasis on factors pertinent to clinical medicine and public health. Clinical correlations and case presentations are featured for each organ system.

MICRG 1671: Veterinary Microbiology I

Credits 4.0

This course concentrates on diseases in domestic animals caused by pathogenic bacteria. Lectures emphasize basic properties of microorganisms, including identification and pathogenesis and will include discussions on diagnosis and treatment of important veterinary infectious diseases. Laboratory instruction includes basic bacteriology laboratory techniques, with hands-on application of the didactic content. 

MICRG 1672: Veterinary Microbiology II

Credits 3.0

This course will present lectures on the biology and morphology of fungal and viral pathogens of importance in veterinary medicine with emphasis on pathogenic mechanisms and will include discussions on diagnosis and treatment of important veterinary infectious diseases. Laboratory instruction includes basic mycology and virology laboratory techniques, with hands-on application of the didactic content.