Topics such as epidemiology, and public health will be interspersed throughout the course. Laboratory techniques are dealt with for isolating and identifying major pathogenic microorganisms of humans. Lecture dealing with the basic concepts of virology with emphasis on viral structure, viral replication, and viral diseases. Techniques useful in study of viral replication, isolation, and identification. Lectures and demonstrations concerning the taxonomy, morphology and ecology of fungi and a consideration of medical and industrial mycology.
Laboratory exercises concerning the taxonomy, morphology and ecology of fungi.
Students perform projects that provide experiences in the isolation and identification of single species and their potential application to industrial utilization. Lectures and laboratory work on the use of the electron microscope, preparation of biological specimens and photographic techniques related to electron microscopy, and evaluation of structure revealed with the electron microscope. Courses taught on demand to provide in-depth consideration of specialized topics in the various areas of microbial or cellular biology. Investigation of problems in molecular and cellular biology by students who have demonstrated research ability at the graduate level.