| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
| Lectures | IGPBS | 2 out of 3 Microbiology Core Courses (MICR808, MICR820, MICR825) | 1 Advanced Course (MICR900-930) | ||
| Seminars & Presentations | IGPBS | Presentation of 2 SLS (1 per semester), Participation in MBS and RIP Series (MICR830) | Presentation of 2 SLS (1 per semester), Participation in MBS and RIP Series (MICR830) | Participation in MBS and RIP Series (MICR830) | Participation in MBS and RIP Series (MICR830) |
| Lab Work | Rotations | Research in Microbiology (MICR835) | Research for Ph.D. in Microbiology (MICR990) | Research for Ph.D. in Microbiology (MICR990) | Research for Ph.D. in Microbiology (MICR990), Thesis for Ph.D. in Microbiology (MICR999) |
| Exams | Module Exams | Core Course Exams, Qualifying Exam | Thesis Defense |
MICR 808 Immunology. (3 hours) Molecular and cellular aspects of immunity. Specific topics will include immunoglobulin and receptor structure/function, attributes of antigenicity, antigen-antibody reactions, immunocompetent cells, cellular interactions, soluble mediators of immune responses, and normal and abnormal immune regulation. Prerequisite: Permission of course director.
MICR 820 Bacterial Genetics and Pathogenesis. (3 hours) Genetics of bacteria with emphasis on bacterial pathogens. Topics include: gene regulation, recombination, bacteriophages, transposons, genetic exchange, plasmids, genetics of virulence, bacterial adherence and colonization, immune evasion mechanisms, bacterial toxins, vaccines and antimicrobials, re-emerging bacterial diseases. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MICR 825 Virology. (3 hours) Molecular biology of animal viruses. Aspects of various virus groups to be covered include structure, replication and host cell responses. Lectures and student seminars. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MICR 830 Seminar in Microbiology. (1 hour) Reports on research and literature.
MICR 835 Research in Microbiology. (2-3 hours) This course is specifically designed to provide research experience in various laboratories in the department.
MICR 890 Research for M.A. in Microbiology. (1-10 hours) This course is designated for thesis research leading to the M.A. degree.
MICR 893 Module 3 of the IGPBS: Molecular Biology. (4 hours) This is module 3 of the first-year curriculum for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS). It will cover basic principles and advanced aspects of prokaryotic and eukaryotic molecular biology with topics such as DNA structure, transcriptional and translational mechanisms, and mechanisms of gene expression. This course is co-listed as BCHM 893.
MICR 899 Thesis for M.A. in Microbiology. (1-10 hours) Restricted to writing of the thesis.
MICR 900 Advanced Microbial Physiology. (3 hours) Physiology and growth of bacterial cells. Analysis of the current literature relating to microbial physiology presented in a seminar/ discussion format. Topics to be covered include protein secretion, microbial development, cellular responses to environmental stresses, DNA replication and segregation, peptidylglycan biosynthesis and cell division. Prerequisite: MICR 820 or MICR 800 or permission of instructor.
MICR 920 Advanced Microbial Molecular Genetics: Prokaryotes. (3 hours) Topics in genetics with lectures and discussions about recent advances in microbial molecular genetics. The topics include the following, with emphasis on genetic aspects: sporulation and differentiation, bacterial pathogenicity, recombination, cell growth and division, DNA replication and site-specific mutagenesis. Prerequisite: MICR 820 or permission of instructor.
MICR 925 Advanced Virology. (3 hours) An advanced course dealing with a number of topics of special and current interest in modern virology. Lectures and/or conferences. Prerequisite: MICR 825 or permission of instructor.
MICR 930 Advanced Topics in Microbiology. (1-3 hours) An advanced approach to selected topics in any of the major disciplines in microbiology. Readings and conferences, or advanced laboratory techniques.
MICR 990 Research for Ph.D. in Microbiology. (1-10 hours) This course is restricted to dissertation research.
MICR 999 Thesis for Ph.D. in Microbiology. (1-10 hours) This course is restricted to actual writing of the dissertation.
CORE 810 Inflammation & Immunity. (4 hours) for M.D./Ph.D. students; identical to the Inflammation & Immunity module of the Year 1 M.D. curriculum.
CORE 850 Infectious Diseases. (6 hours) for M.D./Ph.D. students; identical to the Infectious Disease module of the Year 2 M.D. curriculum.
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