Microbiology and Molecular Genetics 1 For certification and completion of the BS degree, students will take MICROBIOLOGY AND one year of clinical internship in program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) and MOLECULAR GENETICS affiliated with Oklahoma State University. Students have the options of the following hospitals/programs: Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Microbiology/Cell and Molecular Biology Lawton, OK; St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK; Mercy Hospital, Ada, OK; Mercy Hospital, Ardmore, OK. Microbiology is the hands-on study of bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae and their many relationships to humans, animals, plants and the Medical Laboratory Science is unique in allowing students to enter environment. Cell and molecular biology bridges the fields of chemistry, the health profession directly after obtaining a BS degree. Clinical biochemistry and biology as it seeks to understand life and cellular laboratory scientists comprise the third-largest segment of the healthcare processes at the molecular level. Microbiologists apply their knowledge professions and are an important member of the healthcare team, to infectious diseases and pathogenic mechanisms; food production working alongside doctors and nurses. Students who complete and preservation, industrial fermentations which produce chemicals, Microbiology/Cell and Molecular Biology with the MLS option enjoy a drugs, antibiotics, alcoholic beverages and various food products; 100% employment rate upon graduation. biodegradation of toxic chemicals and other materials present in the environment; insect pathology; the exciting and expanding field of Courses biotechnology which endeavors to utilize living organisms to solve GENE 5102 Molecular Genetics important problems in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science; Prerequisites: BIOC 3653 or MICR 3033 and one course in genetics or infectious diseases; and public health and sanitation. consent of instructor. Microbes live in every imaginable habitat. They generate two-thirds of Description: An introduction to molecular genetics on the graduate level. the oxygen in our atmosphere, drive the geochemical cycles that make Credit hours: 2 life on Earth sustainable and are the basis of every food web. As model Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Contact: 2 organisms used for basic research, microbes have contributed more Levels: Graduate than any other organisms to the current knowledge of genetics at the Schedule types: Lecture molecular level and genomics. Department/School: Graduate College MICR 1211 First Year Microbiology Laboratory Experience In contrast to the enormous benefits derived from some microbes, other Prerequisites: MCMB major and concurrent enrollment in A&S 1111. microorganisms and viruses are the causative agents of infectious Description: This laboratory course is designed for First Year majors disease and hence have a devastating impact on humanity. These to experience microbiology in parallel with A&S 1111. Students will pathogens are the subjects of research into the mechanisms of apply pure culture technique to obtain and characterize environmental infections, with the ultimate goal of combating or preventing diseases. isolates. Students also will learn light microscopy skills, anaerobic culture Departmental courses are designed to provide comprehensive training technique, and molecular biology skills. and the skills required for working with microorganisms in a professional Credit hours: 1 setting, as well as a broad understanding of all aspects of microbial Contact hours: Lab: 2 Contact: 2 life. The lecture courses are taught by tenured faculty members and the Levels: Undergraduate laboratory courses are designed to integrate classroom learning with Schedule types: Lab hands-on research experience. Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 1513 Inquiry-Based Biology Opportunities for employment exist at all scholarly levels, in many local, Description: Directed inquiry and hands-on study of biological principles. state and national agencies and industry. The record for employment Restricted to elementary education majors or related fields as model of microbiologists has been excellent for many years and with the course to learn and teach science. increased interest in biotechnology, medicine and the human microbiome, Credit hours: 3 employment opportunities look even brighter for the future. Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Contact: 5 Levels: Undergraduate Microbiology is the strongest possible foundation for students who Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab wish to go to medical, dental, veterinary or graduate schools. We take Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen pride in offering research and internship opportunities that prepare students for careers in the biomedical sciences. Our graduates find jobs MICR 2123 Introduction to Microbiology in medicine, health care, medical laboratories, teaching, research, industry Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in BIOL 1114 and either CHEM 1215 and government. or CHEM 1314 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in one. Medical Laboratory Science Option Description: General principles of the biology of microorganisms, This option is designed to give students the broad general education and including bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and archaea. Course the technical skills that are required for a successful career in medical previously offered as MICR 2125. laboratory science (MLS). The minimum requirement for the BS degree Credit hours: 3 in Microbiology/Cell and Molecular Biology with the (MLS) option is Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3 three years of university work that includes general chemistry, organic Levels: Undergraduate chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, genetics, anatomy & physiology, Schedule types: Lecture physics, upper-division courses in microbiology, and one year of clinical Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen laboratory education (internship). 2 Microbiology and Molecular Genetics MICR 2132 Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory MICR 3154 Food Microbiology Prerequisites: MICR 2123 or concurrent enrollment. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" in (MICR 2123 and MICR 2132) and Description: Laboratory safety, aseptic technique, microscopy, staining (CHEM 3013 or CHEM 3053). and culture techniques, collection of microbial samples, isolation and Description: Relationship of microorganisms to food manufacture and identification of microorganisms, microbial growth and basic principles preservation, to food spoilage and microbial food poisoning and to of metabolism, environmental microbiology, other discipline specific various aspects of primary food production. Same course as FDSC 3154. laboratory skills. Course previously offered as ANSI 3154. Credit hours: 2 Credit hours: 4 Contact hours: Lab: 4 Contact: 4 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 4 Contact: 6 Levels: Undergraduate Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen MICR 2890 Honors Experience in Microbiology MICR 3223 Advanced Microbiology Prerequisites: Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or completion of CHEM 3013 or a designated MICR course. CHEM 3053 and minimum grade of "C" in MICR 2123 and MICR 2132. Description: A supplemental Honors experience in Microbiology to Description: Subcellular structure and function of microorganisms. partner concurrently with designated MICR 2123 and/or MICR 2132 Synthesis, translocation, and metabolism of cellular macromolecular course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the constituents. Substrate transport and metabolism. Course previously designated course(s). offered as MICR 3224 and MICR 4224. Credit hours: 1 Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Contact: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen Department/School: Microbiology & Mol Gen General Education and other Course Attributes: Honors Credit MICR 3233 Foundations of Cancer Biology MICR 3033 Cell and Molecular Biology Prerequisites: Two of the following four courses: MICR 2123; CHEM 3053; Prerequisites: MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 with "C" or better or BOT 1404 MICR 3033; BIOL 3023. or ZOOL 1604 and CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1515 or equivalent with a grade Description: The foundations of cancer biology will be presented in of "C" or better. a systematic and generally accessible manner. Developments in the Description: The cell concept and cell morphology, cell macromolecules, understanding, treatment and prevention of cancer will be used to organelles, enzymes, energetics, movement of water and materials illustrate both setbacks and victories in applying the scientific method across membranes, influence of external environment, cellular synthesis, to a biological process. The methods and models used to understand growth and maintenance, control and integration of function, replication, cancer, and the evidence for and assumptions made in these approaches differentiation, origin, and evolution of cells. Course previously offered as will be discussed. Students will select a topic related to cancer biology CLML 3014, BIOL 3014, and BISC 3014. and will write a scientific essay on this topic. Credit hours: 3 Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: