MIC 501 Microbial Biology and Biotechnology, 4 credits

The course will provide an in depth overview of microbiology, immunology, and their interface with biotechnology. The course will focus on the three major families of disease-causing microorganisms: bacteria (prokaryotes), viruses, and parasites/fungi (eukaryotes) as well as immunology and host-pathogen interactions. It will also cover key concepts in biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology. The course will consist of didactic lectures from a team of experts allowing for the presentation of cutting edge scientific research in their fields. In addition, experiment-based lectures will introduce students to cutting edge technologies used in microbiological and immunological research.