Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Mission Statement
The mission of the department is to conduct outstanding research and provide exceptional educational experiences in a collegial, diverse, and inclusive environment. At the same time, we transform academic experiences from classroom to careers by merging scholarly activities with practical skills in translational science, vaccine development, microbial pathogenesis, and immunology.
The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology holds to the core values of integrity in academic studies and research; respect, diversity, and inclusion; responsibility and accountability; and fostering a culture of community and communication.
General Information
The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology connects outstanding research programs to the academic mission of preparing students for professional careers in microbiology and immunology, medical and public health service fields, education, research, and industry. The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology is committed to providing students with foundations to link their educational experience to basic and translational biomedical research activities built by department faculty with expertise in the areas of vaccine development, microbial pathogenesis, and mechanisms of immune dysregulation in health and disease.
Degrees
The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology and Immunology. The program of study is structured around a comprehensive core curriculum that includes upper-division level course work designed to achieve a deeper knowledge, understanding, and experience in several specialized areas of microbiology and immunology.
Health Careers Pathways
The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology offers programs that supports students interested in pursuing professional or graduate programs in health-related professions (e.g., the Medical Laboratory Science Early Acceptance Program-MSLEAP, a partnership program between UTSA and UT-Health San Antonio that allows undergraduate students to earn a B.S. degree from UTSA and a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from UT-Health, and medical, pharmacy, and veterinarian among others). See the Degrees page for more information. Students can also visit the UTSA Health Professions office for more information.
Sophomore Biology Research Initiative (SBRI)
The Sophomore Biology Research Initiative offers eligible second-year students to engage in authentic research with faculty and graduate students while earning academic credit. The opportunity to be part of the SBRI is limited, students should register early. See the Degrees page for more information about SBRI.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and Immunology
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Microbiology and Immunology is designed to prepare students for careers in the medical/health professions and service fields, research, education, and industry. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120. Thirty-nine (39) of the total semester credit hours required for the degree must be at the upper-division level (3000-4000). All major and support work courses and the required prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Due to extensive curriculum overlap, students must choose between a B.S. in Biology or a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology. All candidates for this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below.
Educational Objectives
Graduates with a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology will be able to:
- Understand the foundations of host-pathogen interactions and immune-related diseases.
- Understand how to relate core methods of microbiology and immunology into the science of vaccine development, microbial pathogenesis, and human disease.
- Apply microbiology and immunology knowledge to solve current health problems.
- Effectively communicate microbiology- and immunology-related methods and results in written and oral form.
Sophomore Biology Research Initiative
In the sophomore year, students can either take the required Molecular Genetics Laboratory (BIO 2362) and Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory (BIO 3362) or participate in the Sophomore Biology Research Initiative (SBRI). Through SBRI, students working in teams will conduct their own research projects on a specific biological problem over two semesters. Several different research topics will be available to choose from. There will be approximately two hours of lecture/lab meeting and six hours of lab work per week. Students will receive credit for BIO 2362 and BIO 3362 and be concurrently enrolled in three semester credit hours of Independent Study to reflect the additional hours required to complete their research. Students will present their final data in poster format at an organized symposium.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. Degree in Microbiology and Immunology must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
MAT 1193 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics as well as a major requirement. Two of the following courses may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Life and Physical Sciences, as well as major requirements: BIO 1203, BIO 1223, PHY 1943 or PHY 1963.
For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)
All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 3 |
| AIS 1213 | AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning | 3 |
| AIS 1223 | AIS: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
| AIS 1233 | AIS: Business | 3 |
| AIS 1243 | AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 1253 | AIS: Interdisciplinary Education | 3 |
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences | 3 |
| AIS 1273 | AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy | 3 |
Communication (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1173 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| MAT 1023 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| MAT 1043 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 1053 | Mathematics for Business | 3 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| MAT 1093 | Precalculus | 3 |
| MAT 1133 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
| MAT 1214 | Calculus I | 4 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 2033 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| AST 1013 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| AST 1033 | Exploration of the Solar System | 3 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 1243 | Contemporary Biology II | 3 |
| CHE 1083 | Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter | 3 |
| CHE 1093 | Introduction to Molecular Transformations | 3 |
| ES 1113 | Environmental Botany | 3 |
| ES 1123 | Environmental Zoology | 3 |
| ES 1213 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| ES 2013 | Introduction to Environmental Science I | 3 |
| ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
| GEO 1013 | The Third Planet | 3 |
| GEO 1033 | Geology of North American National Parks | 3 |
| GEO 1123 | Life Through Time | 3 |
| GES 2613 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 |
| PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
| PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AAS 2013 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AAS 2113 | African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues | 3 |
| ANT 2063 | Language, Thought, and Culture | 3 |
| ARC 1113 | Introduction to the Built Environment | 3 |
| ARC 2423 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century | 3 |
| CHN 1014 | Elementary Chinese I | 4 |
| CLA 2013 | Introduction to Ancient Greece | 3 |
| CLA 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Rome | 3 |
| CLA 2323 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| CSH 1103 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I | 3 |
| CSH 1113 | Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II | 3 |
| CSH 1213 | Topics in World Cultures | 3 |
| CSH 2113 | The Foreign Film | 3 |
| ENG 2013 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 2023 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENG 2213 | Literary Criticism and Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 2383 | Multiethnic Literatures of the United States | 3 |
| ENG 2423 | Literature of Texas and the Southwest | 3 |
| ENG 2443 | Persuasion and Rhetoric | 3 |
| FRN 1014 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FRN 2333 | French Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GER 1014 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GER 2333 | German Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| GES 1023 | World Regions & Global Change | 3 |
| GLA 1013 | US in Global Context | 3 |
| GRK 1114 | Introductory Classical Greek I | 4 |
| HIS 2123 | Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
| HIS 2133 | Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century | 3 |
| HIS 2533 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2543 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2553 | Introduction to East Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2573 | Introduction to African Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 2583 | Introduction to South Asian Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 2093 | World Religions | 3 |
| ITL 1014 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
| ITL 2333 | Italian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| JPN 1014 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| LAT 1114 | Introductory Latin I | 4 |
| MAS 2013 | Introduction to Chicano(a) Studies | 3 |
| PHI 1043 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHI 2013 | Basic Philosophical Problems | 3 |
| PHI 2023 | Introduction to Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2033 | Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 2123 | Contemporary Moral Issues | 3 |
| RUS 1014 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
| RUS 2333 | Russian Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| SPN 1014 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPN 2333 | Hispanic Literature in English Translation | 3 |
| WGSS 2013 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| WGSS 2023 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHC 1113 | Art History I | 3 |
| AHC 1123 | Art History II | 3 |
| ARC 1513 | Great Buildings and Cities of the World | 3 |
| ARC 2413 | Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval | 3 |
| ART 1103 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
| BBL 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
| CLA 2033 | Introduction to Classical Literature | 3 |
| DAN 2003 | Introduction to Dance | 3 |
| HUM 2023 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM 2033 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
| HUM 2053 | History of Film | 3 |
| MAS 2023 | Latino Cultural Expressions | 3 |
| MUS 2243 | World Music in Society | 3 |
| MUS 2633 | American Roots Music | 3 |
| MUS 2653 | Music in Culture | 3 |
| MUS 2663 | History and Styles of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS 2673 | History and Styles of Rock | 3 |
| MUS 2683 | History and Styles of Western Art Music | 3 |
| MUS 2713 | History of Recorded Music | 3 |
| MUS 2743 | Music and Film | 3 |
| PHI 2073 | Philosophy of Art | 3 |
American History (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 1043 | United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era | 3 |
| HIS 1053 | United States History: Civil War Era to Present | 3 |
| HIS 2053 | Texas History | 3 |
Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)
Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL 1013 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| and one of the following two courses: | ||
| POL 1133 | Texas Politics and Society | 3 |
| POL 1213 | Civil Rights in Texas and America | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMS 2043 | Approaches to American Culture | 3 |
| ANT 1013 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 2043 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANT 2053 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BBL 2003 | Language, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| BBL 2243 | Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences | 3 |
| BIO 1033 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| CRJ 1113 | The American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| ECO 2003 | Economic Principles and Issues | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Introductory Microeconomics | 3 |
| EGR 1343 | The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society | 3 |
| ES 1003 | Survey Topics in Environmental Studies | 3 |
| GES 1013 | Fundamentals of Geography | 3 |
| GES 2623 | Human Geography: People, Place, Culture | 3 |
| HTH 2413 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HTH 2513 | Personal Health | 3 |
| IDS 2113 | Society and Social Issues | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 2013 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 2023 | Social Context of Drug Use | 3 |
Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)
Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 2113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EGR 1403 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 2413 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| PAD 1113 | Public Administration and Policy in American Society | 3 |
| PHI 2043 | Introductory Logic | 3 |
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
| First Year Experience Requirement | 3 | |
| Communication | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 6 | |
| Government-Political Science | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
Gateway Courses
Students pursuing the B.S. Degree in Microbiology and Immunology must successfully complete each of the following Gateway Courses with a grade of “C-” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change his or her major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIO 2313 | Genetics |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Required major courses | ||
| 1. Required biology courses (27 credit hours): | ||
| BIO 1203 & BIO 1201 | Biosciences I for Science Majors and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors | 4 |
| BIO 1223 & BIO 1221 | Biosciences II for Science Majors and Biosciences II Laboratory for Science Majors | 4 |
| BIO 2313 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 3513 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| NDRB 3813 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| MMI 3713 & MMI 3722 | Microbiology and Microbiology Laboratory | 5 |
| MMI 4743 & MMI 4752 | Immunology and Immunology Laboratory | 5 |
| 2. One of the following laboratory options (4-7 credit hours): | 4-7 | |
| Option 1 Standard Laboratory Classes | ||
| Molecular Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Option 2 Sophomore Biology Research Initiative | ||
| Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Independent Study | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory and Independent Study | ||
| Note: In Laboratory Option 1, students will learn laboratory techniques in standard class setting. In Laboratory Option 2, students will learn laboratory techniques while conducting research on a specific biological problem over two semesters. | ||
| 3. In combination, 5 courses from the following lists (15 credit hours) | 15 | |
| 3a. Complete two to four of the following courses: | ||
| Bacteriology | ||
| Medical Mycology | ||
| Virology | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| 3b. Complete one to three of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Pathology | ||
| Environmental Microbiology | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Advanced Clinical Medicine and Pathology | ||
| Microbial Ecology and Metagenomics | ||
| Microbial Genomes and Virulence | ||
| Laboratory Research | ||
| Special Studies | ||
| B. Required support courses | ||
| The support courses listed below are mandatory prerequisites for various Microbiology and Immunology and/or Biology courses. Students need to complete their support work as soon as possible, in their freshman and sophomore years, to be eligible to register for upper-division core courses and electives. Failure to complete the support courses listed below in a timely fashion will significantly delay a student's progress toward graduation. | ||
| 1. Required chemistry courses (18 credit hours): | ||
| CHE 1103 & CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHE 1113 & CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHE 2603 & CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 5 |
| CHE 3643 & CHE 3652 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 5 |
| 2. Required mathematics and statistics courses (6 credits): | ||
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences | 3 |
| STA 1403 | Probability and Statistics for the Biosciences | 3 |
| 3. Required physics courses; select one option (8 credits): | 8 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Algebra-based Physics I and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | ||
| Algebra-based Physics II and Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory | ||
| C. Free electives (6-9 credit hours) | 6-9 | |
| Select 6-9 semester credit hours of free electives, depending on the Laboratory Option chosen under section A2, to complete 120 hours. For students who selected Laboratory Option 1, at least 1 semester credit hour must be at the upper-division level to reach the minimum requirement of 39 upper-division semester credit hours. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 87 | |
Course Sequence Guide for B.S. Degree in Microbiology and Immunology
B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| AIS 1203 | Academic Inquiry and Scholarship (core) | 3 |
| BIO 1203 & BIO 1201 | Biosciences I for Science Majors and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (core and major) | 4 |
| CHE 1103 & CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I (core) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 1223 & BIO 1221 | Biosciences II for Science Majors and Biosciences II Laboratory for Science Majors (core and major) | 4 |
| CHE 1113 & CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| MAT 1193 | Calculus for the Biosciences (core and major) | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II (core) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 2313 | Genetics | 3 |
| Select one of the following Laboratory Options: | 2-3 | |
Option 1 Standard Laboratory Class | ||
| Molecular Genetics Laboratory | ||
Or | ||
Option 2 Sophomore Biology Research Initiative | ||
| Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Independent Study | ||
| CHE 2603 & CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 5 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-based Physics I and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | ||
Or | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory (core) | ||
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following Laboratory Options: | 2-4 | |
Option 1 Standard Laboratory Class | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
Or | ||
Option 2 Sophomore Biology Research Initiative | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory and Independent Study | ||
| CHE 3643 & CHE 3652 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 5 |
| STA 1403 | Probability and Statistics for the Biosciences | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Algebra-based Physics II and Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory | ||
Or | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory (core and major) | ||
| Credit Hours | 14-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 3513 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| MMI 3713 | Microbiology | 3 |
| MMI 3722 | Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| Upper-Division Microbiology and Immunology elective | 3 | |
| American History (core) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (core) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| NDRB 3813 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| MMI 4743 | Immunology | 3 |
| MMI 4752 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
| American History (core) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (core) | 3 | |
| Upper-division free elective for those choosing Laboratory Option 1. | 3-0 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Upper-division Microbiology and Immunology elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Microbiology and Immunology elective | 3 | |
| Government-Political Science (core) | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture (core) | 3 | |
| Free elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper-division Microbiology and Immunology elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Microbiology and Immunology elective | 3 | |
| Government-Political Science (core) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option (core) | 3 | |
| Free elective (to meet 120 hour minimum) | 0-3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Note: Some courses are only offered once a year: Fall or Spring. Check with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology for scheduling of courses.
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) Courses
MMI 1053. Introductory Microbiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 1233 or BIO 1203 (Formerly listed as BIO 1404 in previous catalogs); concurrent enrollment in MMI 1061 is recommended for students intending to complete both courses.
A general study of microorganisms, their characteristics, isolation, growth, and importance in nature, particularly with regards to public health and human disease. (Formerly BIO 1053. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 1053 and MMI 1053. MMI 1053 cannot substitute for MMI 3713.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRS1 $46.20; STSI $21.60.
MMI 1061. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory. (0-3) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: BIO 1233 or BIO 1203 (Formerly listed as BIO 1404 in previous catalogs), and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MMI 1053.
Course provides basic microbiology lab skills and procedures, with emphasis on the growth, identification, and control of microbes of concern to health-care professionals. Immunodeficient and pregnant students must contact the Coordinator of the Microbiology Teaching Labs, for additional instructions prior to the class start date. (Formerly BIO 1061. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 1061 and MMI 1061. MMI 1061 cannot substitute for MMI 3722.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: IUB2 $10; L001 $30; LRS1 $15.40; STSI $7.20.
MMI 3013. Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Pathology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 1233 or BIO 2313.
Introduction to concepts of human disease, diagnosis, and underlying pathology. (Formerly BIO 3013. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 3013 and MMI 3013.) Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 3323. Evolution. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313.
A discussion of theories and possible mechanisms for evolutionary changes at various levels of organization. (Formerly BIO 3323. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 3323 and MMI 3323.)
Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 3713. Microbiology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 1223 (Formerly listed as BIO 1414 in previous catalogs); concurrent enrollment in MMI 3722 is recommended for students intending to complete both courses.
A comprehensive study of microorganisms, including their composition, morphology, growth, metabolism, classification, ecology, and significance in disease. MMI 1053 cannot substitute for MMI 3713. (Formerly BIO 3713. Credit cannot be earned for both MMI 3713, BIO 3713, and ES 3103.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 3722. Microbiology Laboratory. (0-4) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 1223 (Formerly known as BIO 1414) and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MMI 3713.
Basic microbiology techniques with emphasis on microscopy, cell staining and characterization, species isolation techniques, bacterial cultivation, nutrition, and physical requirements, and the physical and chemical control of microbes. Immunodeficient and pregnant students must contact the Coordinator of the Microbiology Teaching Labs for additional instructions prior to the class start date. (Formerly BIO 3722. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 3722 and MMI 3722. BIO 1061 cannot substitute for MMI 3722.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $100. Course Fees: IUB2 $10; L001 $30.
MMI 3743. Bacteriology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 2313 and MMI 3713; prior completion of MMI 3722 is also recommended.
A study of the phylogeny of prokaryotes, structure and function of prokaryotic cells, ecology and physiological diversity of prokaryotes, growth and control of microorganisms, genetics of bacteria and bacteriophages, bacteria as agents of disease, antibacterials, and other chemotherapeutics, human applications of microbiology, microbial genomics, and principles of microbial biotechnology. (Formerly BIO 3743. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 3743 and MMI 3743.) Generally offered: Fall. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4473. Advanced Clinical Medicine and Pathology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: MMI 3013.
Advanced concepts of human disease, diagnosis, and underlying pathology. (Formerly BIO 4473. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4473 and MMI 4473.) Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4483. Medical Mycology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: MMI 3713 and MMI 3722.
Comprehensive study of causative agents, pathogenesis, and treatment of human fungal diseases. (Formerly BIO 4483. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4483 and MMI 4483.) Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4723. Virology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313, prior completion of BIO 3513 is strongly recommended.
Introduction to the molecular, genetic, and biological properties of viruses. Course covers the basic concepts of virus structure, replication, virus/host interactions, pathogenesis, and evolution. (Formerly BIO 4723. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4723 and MMI 4723.)
Generally offered: Fall and Spring. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4743. Immunology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313; concurrent enrollment in MMI 4752 is recommended for students intending to complete both courses.
This course introduces students to the molecular, cellular, and genetic principles of innate and adaptive immunity. The course covers the development of B and T lymphocytes, and explains how these components of adaptive immunity function in the contexts of infection by pathogenic microbes, allergic reactions, autoimmunity, transplant rejection, cancer, and vaccination. (Formerly BIO 4743. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4743 and MMI 4743.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4752. Immunology Laboratory. (0-4) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 2313, BIO 2362 or BIO 2322, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MMI 4743.
Laboratory applications of principles presented in MMI 4743. (Formerly BIO 4752. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4752 and MMI 4752.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $100. Course Fees: IUB2 $10; L001 $30.
MMI 4763. Parasitology. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313; prior completion of MMI 3713 is strongly recommended.
This course focuses on eukaryotic parasites of medical or veterinary importance: their life cycles, epidemiology, control, and the diseases and pathology they cause. Evolutionary aspects of host-parasite interactions, the diversity of parasite biology, and the interrelationships between parasitology, vector biology, and public health will be emphasized. (Formerly BIO 4763. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4763 and MMI 4763.)
Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4773. Microbial Ecology and Metagenomics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: BIO 2313 and MMI 1053 or MMI 3713.
This course will provide an overview of microbial ecology principles and application of microbial ecological approaches to understand microbial structure and function across environments, including the soil, freshwater, and marine environments. The course will focus its content on prokaryotes and fungi. An emphasis in this course will be on learning foundational concepts in microbiome science and applying concepts to laboratory and computational techniques through hands-on experiments. (Same as BIO 4773, credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4773 and MMI 4773.)
Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4783. Microbial Genomes and Virulence. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: BIO 2313; prior completion of MMI 3713 is recommended.
This course is focused on microbial pathogens of medical importance. Insights into the genome make-up and virulence inventories of pathogens is essential for understanding their biology, epidemiology, human disease, and trajectories of pathogen evolution. Topics covered include the basic concepts of genome sequencing, pathogen-specific virulence traits, and the role of genetic exchange in genome evolution, speciation, fitness, and pathogenicity. (Formerly BIO 4783. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 4783 and MMI 4783.)
Generally offered: Spring. Differential Tuition $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available in the MMI office) from the instructor, an undergraduate academic advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree regardless of discipline. Only 6 semester credit hours of BIO 3043, MMI 4911-3, MMI 4923, and MMI 4993, in any combination, can be taken as MMI electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $50. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4912. Independent Study. (0-0) 2 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available in the MMI office) from the instructor, an undergraduate academic advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree regardless of discipline. Only 6 semester credit hours of BIO 3043, MMI 4911-2, MMI 4923, and MMI 4993, in any combination, can be taken as MMI electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $100. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available in the MMI office) from the instructor, an undergraduate academic advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree regardless of discipline. Only 6 semester credit hours of BIO 3043, MMI 4911-3, MMI 4923, and MMI 4993, in any combination, can be taken as MMI electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4923. Laboratory Research. (0-6) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available in the MMI Department Office) from the faculty mentor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College.
Supervised laboratory research mentored by a faculty member engaged in active research within the student’s designated area of concentration. May be repeated for credit, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Only 6 semester credit hours of BIO 3043, BIO 4911-3, MMI 4923, and MMI 4993, in any combination, can be taken as MMI electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree.
Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fees: L001 $30; IUB2 $10.
MMI 4953. Special Studies. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree regardless of discipline. No more than 6 semester hours of MMI 2953, MMI 4951, or MMI 4953 can be applied to a B.S. degree in MMI. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.
MMI 4993. Honors Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Enrollment limited to Microbiology and Immunology majors who are members of the Honors College or who are pursuing College of Sciences Honors, and who are in their last two semesters of study. Approval by the Honors College or College Honors Committee is required. This course requires supervised research and preparation of an Honors Thesis. May be repeated for credit with approval, but no more than 6 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree regardless of discipline. Only 6 semester credit hours of MMI 4911-3, MMI 4923, and MMI 4993, in any combination, can be taken as MMI electives. Additional research hours of these courses (excluding Independent Study) may be taken as free electives, for a maximum of 12 research hours being applied to the bachelor’s degree. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Differential Tuition: $150. Course fee: IUB2 $10.