31 courses with the subject MI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MI 109Plagues, Outbreaks, and Biological Warfare. (M) One unit. Three hours of lecture weekly. This course
is designed for non-science majors and meets the science distribution requirement. The course focuses on historical epidemics with emphasis on how scientists discovered, treated, and halted the spread of these illnesses and how the diseases shaped societies. Present-day epidemics are examined, and attention is given to future epidemic threats. Organisms used in biological warfare are described. No prerequisites. Offered as needed. MI 200 Microbiology. (M) One unit. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. This course is a study of microorganisms with special emphasis on those that affect the human body. The study of pathogenic organisms is introduced, including the more common tests for infectious diseases and the specific immunities by which the body is protected. Primarily for science and health science majors. Not recommended as a sole course in microbiology to meet distribution requirements. Offered fall and spring semesters.*
MI 216General Pathology. (M) One unit. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. A course
in the principles, techniques, and clinical significance of standard clinical laboratory procedures in hematology, clinical biochemical analyses, and immunohematology. Prerequisite: MI 200 or MI 230. Prerequisite or co- 71 / 445
MI 230General Microbiology. (M) One Unit. The primary goal of this course is to provide an introduction
to the biology of clinically important microorganisms. Methods for studying and identifying microorganisms are discussed in both the laboratory and lecture sessions, and the roles of microorganisms in pathogenesis, genetics, interaction with the immune system, and metabolism are discussed. Offered as needed.*
MI 314Clinical Microbiology. (M) One unit. Three hours lecture weekly. Standard methods for the
bacteriological examinations of blood, urine, sputum, spinal fluid, and other body secretions and excretions. MI 397G, MI 397P, or MI 397N Internship in Microbiology. (M) One or zero units. Research or teaching experience for at least 105 hours in a research, clinical, industrial, or teaching setting where there is supervised, hands-on involvement in daily activities. The student will maintain a log describing day-to- day activities and the times and hours worked. A final paper in which the student evaluates the work experience is required. Other possible requirements will be determined by the faculty member overseeing the student’s progress. The student’s on-site supervisor will complete a written evaluation of the student’s performance and submit it to the faculty supervisor. Students registered for this course as MI 397G will receive a letter grade; those registered as MI 397P will be taking the course on a pass/fail basis; those registered as MI 397N will be taking the course for no credit (registration fee required). This course cannot be used to meet requirements for the Senior Thesis (MI 400) nor does it count towards completion of the requirements for the microbiology major. Interested students should contact the Office of Academic Advisement and Accessibility (OAAA). Prerequisites: MI 230 and permission of the Chair of the Sciences Division. Offered as needed.
MI 400EExperiential Component in Microbiology & Immunology. (M) Zero units. This zero-unit course is the
experiential component of the senior learning community and is linked to Senior Thesis in Biological Sciences (BI 400). It includes at least 100 hours of experiential, which must be completed prior to BI 400, as determined by the chair of the student’s senior thesis committee. This experiential component serves as the basis for the research paper completed in BI 400. Permission of Departmental Senior Learning Community Coordinator required. Offered fall, spring, and summer.*
MI 491Advances in Microbiology & Immunology. (M) (LL) (O) (R) (WC) One unit. Three hours of lecture
weekly. This course addresses recent advances in research and concepts within the following microbiological disciplines: molecular cell biology, microbial physiology, microbial genetics, environmental microbiology, clinical microbiology, immunology, virology, and applied microbiology. Specific lectures are provided by faculty. Each student actively participates by preparing and presenting lectures in all fields. This course is part of the senior learning community in microbiology and is normally taken during the senior year. Prerequisites: Three foundation biology courses (213, 215, and 217). MI 230, 314, 512, and 521. Offered spring semester.
MI 493Undergraduate Research I. (M) One unit. Independent but supervised research experience averaging
at least eight hours per week on a topic such as bacteriology, microbiology, virology, serology, hematology, molecular biology, or parasitology, culminating in a research paper using format of any preferred scientific journal in biology. A minimum of 10 references to the selected topic are required. Students taking this course for credit may not use the research experience to meet requirements for the Senior Thesis. May be taken once. fall and spring semesters.* 72 / 445
Three units of Microbiology and BI 221; Permission of the Chair of the Sciences Division. Offered
MI 503Epidemiology. (M) One unit. Three hours of lecture weekly. An intensive course in the principles and
methods of epidemiology with special reference to the determination of community needs. Prerequisites: MI 230 and BI 221. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years.
MI 512Applied, Food, and Industrial Microbiology. Four credits. Three hours of lecture and two hours of
laboratory weekly. This course includes bacteriological studies of water, sewage, milk, and food. In this course emphasis will also be placed on microbiological assays, toxicology studies, and purposes and procedures involved in the standardization of antibiotics, germicides, preservatives, and disinfectants. Prerequisites: MI 200, 221; CH 112.Offered spring semesters. *MI 513 Pathogenic Fungi. Four credits. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. A study of the morphology, taxonomy, and phylogeny of pathogenic fungi and the pathology of mycological diseases in humans and animals. The isolation, identification, and study of fungi for purposes of classification, physiology, ecology, and genetics. Prerequisite: MI 200. Offered fall semester of odd- numbered years. *MI 517 Electron Microscopy. Four credits. Six hours of combined lecture and laboratory weekly. The principles and use of the transmission and scanning electron microscopes are covered. Students learn the basic techniques of electron microscopic tissue processing and microphotography. Each student must prepare a final technical report including examples of their own microphotographs. Prerequisites: MI212 or BI 213; CH 111, 112. Not open to students completing MI 615. Offered as required. 76 / 445
MI 513Pathogenic Fungi. (M) One unit. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. A study
of the morphology, taxonomy, and phylogeny of pathogenic fungi and the pathology of mycological diseases in humans and animals. The isolation, identification, and study of fungi for purposes of classification, physiology, ecology, and genetics. Prerequisite: MI 230. Offered fall semester of odd- numbered years.*
MI 517Electron Microscopy. (M) (T) One unit. Six hours of combined lecture and laboratory weekly. The
principles and use of the transmission and scanning electron microscopes are covered. Students learn the basic techniques of electron microscopic tissue processing and microphotography. Each student must prepare a final technical report including examples of their own microphotographs. Prerequisites: BI 213; CH 111, 112. Not open to students completing MI 615. Offered as required.*
MI 520Bioinformatics - (M) (TT) (R) One unit. Three hours of lecture weekly. Students will learn common
bioinformatic concepts such as sequence similarity, gene identification, function identification, and scoring matrices. When appropriate the underlying computational algorithms of these concepts will be taught. The course will focus on the use of publicly available data and databases, and their computational applications. Previous knowledge of computational biology or computer science is not required. Prerequisite: MI200 or MI230 or BI213 or permission of the instructor. Offered every other year in the fall. 73 / 445
MI 520GBioinformatics - One unit. Three hours of lecture weekly. Students will learn common bioinformatic
concepts such as sequence similarity, gene identification, function identification, and scoring matrices. When appropriate the underlying computational algorithms of these concepts will be taught. The course will focus on the use of publicly available data and databases, and their computational applications. Previous knowledge of computational biology or computer science is not required. Prerequisites: a previous course in microbiology or introductory biology or permission of the instructor. Offered every other year in the fall.
MI 521Immunology and Serology. (M) One unit. Three hours of lecture weekly. The principles of immunology
including the immune response, immunoglobulin production theories, standard serological methods, and serodiagnostic procedures. Prerequisites: BI 360; CH 211, 212. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.*
MI 593Independent Study. One unit. Supervised independent research projects developed by the student
with faculty advisement. Restricted to advanced majors. Offered fall and spring semesters. *A non-refundable laboratory fee is required. The following courses have been offered by the department and may be offered again in the future. Please consult the department for further information.
MI 619Virology. Three credits. Two hours and forty minutes of lecture weekly. A basic course in structure
replication, and effects of virus infection. Special attention is given to medically important viruses. The methods of identification and growth of viral agents are considered. Prerequisite: MI 611.Offered as required.
MI 621Topics in Immunobiology and Immunochemistry. Three credits. Two hours and forty minutes of
lecture weekly. This is an advanced course in current immunology. Topics include structure and function of immunoglobulins, T-cells and B-cells, characteristics of synthetic and natural antigens, and the cellular aspects and kinetics of antibody formation. Hybridoma research will also be explored. Prerequisites: MI 521, 611, or equivalent. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years.
MI 623Microbial Pathogenesis. Three credits. Two hours and forty minutes of lecture weekly. This course
deals with the complex and multi-factorial nature of microbial disease. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction between the host and the microorganisms. Approaches and concepts from cell biology, microbiology, and immunology will be utilized in teaching the course. Prerequisite: MI 525. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.
MI 626Advanced Microbial Physiology. Four credits. Five hours of combined lecture and laboratory weekly
Microbial nutrition, kinetics of growth, and biosynthesis of major cell constituents and their transport and assemblage. Enzymes of terminal oxidation, synthesis, and metabolism of cellular intermediates are studied.
MI 525 or equivalent. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years.
MI 630Cellular Microbiology. Three credits. This course focuses on the merge between cell biology and
microbiology. Specifically, it covers how bacteria interact with eukaryotic cells during an infection. This course will cover pathogen interaction and attachment with host cell surfaces, bacterial signaling, membrane trafficking, intracellular parasitism, pathogen-cytoskeletal interactions, and the cellular response to bacterial toxins. Additionally, the use of eukaryotic systems to answer questions about pathogenic organisms will be explored. Two hours and forty minutes of lecture weekly. Prerequisites: Microbiology 611 or equivalent. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. MI 693 Independent Study in Microbiology. One to four credits. A course designed for advanced graduate-level inquiry. Qualified students may carry out independently arranged study of their own, chosen after advisement by Division Chair. The project may be experimental, descriptive, or analytical. Prerequisite: Permission of the director of the microbiology graduate program and an advisor. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MOLECULAR & CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY, B.S. Mission and Student Learning Goals for a Major in Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry (B.S.) The mission of the undergraduate program in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry (MCB) within the of Biological Sciences at Wagner College is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how chemical processes and molecular mechanisms impact biological systems. Students complete courses in the chemical, physical and biological sciences including cell physiology, molecular genetics, organic and biochemistry. Upper-level requirements and electives in the major provide a focused, in-depth view of specialized topics and research methodologies. Students develop the critical thinking, analytical, and technical skills necessary to be a creative, effective, and responsible scientist. By graduation, MCB majors should possess or have demonstrated: • A broad background in the chemical, physical and life sciences, including biology at a molecular genetics level, cell biology and physiology, and the chemical processes in living organisms. 79 / 445
MI 797Research and Proposal. Two credits. Research work on an experimental problem in a specialty of
microbiology in which the student prepares and presents a formal thesis proposal. Students must defend the proposal to all committee members. MI 797 is not open to students who have completedMI597.Prerequisite: Permission of the director of the microbiology graduate program. Offered fall and spring semesters. *MI 798 Thesis Research. Zero credits. Research work on an experimental problem in a specialty of microbiology in which the student carries out experimentation proposed in MI 797. Prerequisite: MI797 or MI 597 and permission of the director of the microbiology graduate program. Offered fall and spring semesters.
MI 799Masters Thesis. Four credits. Preparation and defense of the student’s completed master’s thesis
Formal oral defense is required. Grade is based on student’s written thesis and defense presentation. semesters.*A non-refundable laboratory fee is required. The following courses have been offered by the department and may be offered again in the future. Please consult the department for further information.
