Courses and Programs 1995-1997
Courses and Programs 1995-1997MIPM 110. Orientation in Microbiology. (1-0) Cr. R. F. Orientation to the discipline of microbiology and the curriculum in microbiology. Offered on a satis-factory-fail basis only.
MIPM 201. General Microbiology. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: One semester of college-level biology. Selected topics in microbiology with emphasis on the relationship of micro-organisms to agriculture health, 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. Either 201 or 301 may be counted toward graduation, but not both.
MIPM 203. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory. (1-3) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 201 or 302. Materials fee.
MIPM 302. Introductory to Basic Microbiology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Biol 201, credit or enrollment in Biol 202; 1 semester of chemistry. The characteristics of microorganisms and their roles in disease, in the environment, and in industry.
MIPM 310. Pathogenic Microbiology. (3-6) Cr. 5. F. Prereq: 203 and 302. Study of pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms. Clinical laboratory techniques for the identification and characterization of pathogens. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 311. Introduction to Parasitology. Same as Zool 311. See Zoology.
MIPM 320. Advanced General Bacteriology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 203 and 302; a course in organic chemistry. A survey of the procaryotes with emphasis on bacterial physiology, cytology, and ecology. The isolation, cultivation, and study of bacteria. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 320L. Laboratory in Microbial Physiology. (0-6) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 320. Laboratory exercises in microbial physiology.
MIPM 380. Veterinary Immunology. (3-3) Cr. 2. S. 8 weeks. Prereq: First-year classification in veterinary medicine. Structure and function of the immune system in animals.
MIPM 386. Veterinary Microbiology I. (3-5) Cr. 5. F. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. Bacteria and fungi of veterinary importance with emphasis on mechanisms of disease production and laboratory diagnostic procedures.
MIPM 387. Veterinary Microbiology II. (3-2) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. The nature and ecology of rickettsiae and animal viruses. Pathogenesis of viral diseases. The role of the immune response in pathogenesis and immunity to viral diseases.
MIPM 388. Public Health. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine. Principles and practice of epidemiology. Relationships of animals to human health and well-being including zoonotic diseases, sanitation of food products of animal origin, water safety, and handling of animal wastes.
MIPM 389. Clinical Mycology. (1-2) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Second-year classification in veterinary medicine or 310. Fungal pathogens, common mycotoxins and the associated diseases in animals and humans with emphasis on clinical laboratory diagnosis.
MIPM 390. Topics in Veterinary History. (2-0) Cr. 1. S. 8 weeks. Significant persons, noteworthy events, and pivotal scientific discoveries in the course of the development and advancement of veterinary medicine from ancient times to the present.
MIPM 402. Molecular Biology of Bacteria and Their Viruses and Plasmids. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 203, 302, Biol 301. Microbial and bacteriophage genetics; emphasis on mutagenesis, mechanisms of genetic exchange and analysis, plasmid manipulation, and an introduction to genetic engineering. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 402L. Laboratory in Molecular Biology of Bacteria. (1-6) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: B B 405 or Biol 301 or concurrent enrollment in 402. Laboratory techniques in molecular biology and genetics, including mechanisms of genetic exchange, genetic engineering, and plasmid biology. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 403. The Human-Animal Bond. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Enrollment in veterinary medicine. Concepts of the human-animal bond including history, philosophy, and effects on individuals and society.
MIPM 406. Principles of Mycology. Same as Bot 406. See Botany.
MIPM 408. Virology. This course is dual listed with 508. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 302. The biology of animal, plant and insect viruses.
MIPM 408L. Laboratory in Virology. This course is dual listed with 508L. (0-6) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 408. Isolation, quantitation, and characterization of viruses of eucaryotes. Materials fee.
MIPM 409. Infectious Diseases of Captive Wild Animals. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Third year classification in veterinary medicine. Infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, and mycotic) of non-human primates, birds, ruminants, cold-blooded animals, marine mammals, and carnivores.
MIPM 419. Foodborne Hazards. Same as FS HN 419, Tox 419. See Food Science and Human Nutrition. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 420. Food Microbiology. Same as FS HN 420. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 203, 302, enrollment in 421 (FS HN 421) recommended. The normal microbial flora of foods; microbiological indicators of contamination; food biodeterioration; food-borne infections and intoxications; food sanitation and preservation in food safety. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 421. Food Microbiology Laboratory. Same as FS HN 421. See Food Science and Human Nutrition. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 436. Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. History, etiology, epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis, regulatory control and preventive medicine aspects of the infectious diseases of animals.
MIPM 437. Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Third-year classification in veterinary medicine. Continuation of 436.
MIPM 450. Undergraduate Seminar. Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S. Prereq: Sp Cm 212. Required of all undergraduate majors in microbiology. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MIPM 475. Immunology. This course is dual listed with 575. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 302, 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.
MIPM 484. Laboratory in Clinical Microbiology. Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Fourth year classification in veterinary medicine. Application of microbiological and immunological procedures to the diagnosis of infectious and immunologically mediated diseases.
MIPM 485. Soil Biology. Same as Agron 485. See Agonomy. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
MIPM 486. Laboratory in Public Health. Cr. 1. F.S. Prereq: Fourth-year classification in veterinary medicine. Laboratory exercises and field trips related to veterinary public health practices.
MIPM 490. Independent 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. Materials fee.
H. Honors
MIPM 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 basis only.
MIPM 500. Ecology of Aquatic and Wetland Microorganisms. Same as Bot 500. See Botany.
MIPM 502. Bacterial Genetics. Same as MCDB 502. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 302, B B 404, B B 405. Advanced topics in mutations, suppression, conjugation and gene exchange, transduction, bacteriophage genetics, lysogeny, transformation, genetic regulation, transposable elements and bioethics.
MIPM 503. Microbial Physiology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 302. Advanced topics in microbial physiology, including structure and function of cell components, bioenergetics, diversity, life in extreme environments growth, adaptation and regulation.
MIPM 505. Poultry Diseases. (2-0 or 2-6) Cr. 1 or 2. Alt. S., offered 1996; alt. SS., offered 1997, 8 weeks. Prereq: 386, 387, V Pth 342. Avian diseases affecting poultry production. Techniques currently utilized for diagnosis of disease.
MIPM 508. Virology. This course is dual listed with 408. Same as MCDB 508. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 302. The biology of animal, plant, and insect viruses.
MIPM 508L. Laboratory in Virology. This course is dual listed with 408L. Same as MCDB 508L. (0-6) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 508. Isolation, quantitation, and characterization of viruses of eucaryotes. Materials fee.
MIPM 509. Plant Virology. Same as Pl P 509. See Plant Pathology.
MIPM 520. Medical Immunology I. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 302 or 380 and 386, 3 credits in biochemistry. Nature of the immune system and its role in health and disease.
MIPM 522. Principles of Epidemiology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 310 or 380 and 386. Disease transmission in animal and human populations. Epidemic investigation. Vital statistics and disease reporting.
MIPM 524. Medical Mycology. Same as Tox 524. (2-6) Cr. 4. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 310 or 380 and 386 or Bot 596 . Fungi pathogenic for animals and humans, and the disease with which they are associated. Mechanisms of infection. Methods of isolation and identification.
MIPM 526. Advanced Veterinary Virology. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1995. Prereq: 387 or 408 or 508. Pathogenesis and ecology of viral infections and procedures to diagnose and control viral infections.
MIPM 536. Zoonoses and Environmental Health. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 522. Epidemiology, prevention and management of zoonotic diseases. Factors influencing transmission and survival of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment. Application of environmental control measures.
MIPM 540. Livestock Immungenetics. Same as An S 540. See Animal Science.
MIPM 575. Immunology. This course is dual listed with 475. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 302, 3 credits in biochemistry. Humoral and cellular immune functions. Interactions between cells and factors of the immune system that result in health and disease.
MIPM 576. Laboratory in Immunology. (0-6) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 475, 520 or 575. Serological and cellular immune assays used in diagnosis of disease and in research. Materials fee.
MIPM 585. Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry. Same as Agron 585. See Agronomy.
MIPM 586. Medical Bacteriology. (4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 310. Bacteria associated with diseases of vertebrates, including virulence factors and interaction of host responses.
MIPM 586L. Medical Bacteriology Laboratory. (0-6) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 310, credit or enrollment in 586 or 625. Procedures used in isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, including molecular and genetic techniques used in research.
MIPM 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 each time elected. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
MIPM 604. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
MIPM 608. Molecular Virology. Same as MCDB 608, Pl P 608. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 387 or 508 or 526; Gen 520. Advanced study of virus host-cell interactions. Molecular mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis.
MIPM 615. Molecular Immunology.
Same as B B 615. See Biochemistry and Biophysics.
MIPM 620. Advanced Molecular Genetics. Same as Gen 620. See Genetics.
MIPM 625. Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis. Same as MCDB 625. (4-0) Cr. 4. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 386 and 520; permission of instructor. Advanced study on virulence mechanisms of bacteria and current knowledge of research on host defenses in the pathogenesis of bacterial infections.
MIPM 626. Advanced Food Microbiology. Same as FS HN 626, Tox 626. See Food Science and Human Nutrition.
MIPM 629. Medical Immunology II. (4-0) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 520 or 575. Current concepts of the role of native and acquired immunity in health and disease.
MIPM 641. General Mycology. Same as Bot 641. See Botany.
MIPM 642. General Mycology. Same as Bot 642. See Botany.
MIPM 679. Light Microscopy. Same as Bot 679. See Botany.
MIPM 679L. Light Microscopy Laboratory. Same as Bot 679L. See Botany.
MIPM 680. Scanning Electron Microscopy. Same as Bot 680. See Botany.
MIPM 680L. Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory. Same as Bot 680L. See Botany.
MIPM 681. Transmission Electron Microscopy. Same as Bot 681. See Botany.
MIPM 681L. Transmission Electron Microscopy Laboratory. Same as Bot 681L. See Botany.
MIPM 682. X-ray Microanalysis. Same as Bot 682. See Botany.
MIPM 682L. X-ray Microanalysis Laboratory. Same as Bot 682L. See Botany.
MIPM 685. Advanced Soil Biochemistry. Same as Agron 685. See Agronomy.
MIPM 690. Current Topics. Cr. 1 to 3 each time elected. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Colloquia or advanced study of specific topics in a specialized field.
A. Microbiology
B. Immunology
C. Infectious Diseases
MIPM 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Same as B B 698, Bot 698, Gen 698, MCDB 698, Zool 698. See Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
MIPM 699. Research.