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The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine offers a wide variety of courses satisfying departmental program requirements and interdisciplinary electives. The following MITM course listings appear in the GWU Schedule of Classes:
Fall Courses:
MICR 201.50 – Medical Microbiology
MICR 228 – Selected Topics in Microbiology (limited to Health Science Students)
IMMU 230 – Molecular and Cellular Immunobiology
MICR 235 – Human and Transforming Viruses
MICR 236 – Fundamentals of Genomics
MICR 239 - Interdisciplinary Medical Microbiology for MS Students
MICR 277 – Seminar Series in Microbiology I
MICR 293 – Special Topics in Microbiology
MICR 294 – Research in Clinical Microbiology
MICR/IMMU 295 – Research
MICR/IMMU 299 – Thesis Research
MICR/IMMU 300 – Thesis Research
MICR/IMMU 398 – Advanced Reading and Research
MICR/IMMU 399 – Dissertation Research
Spring Courses:
MICR 177 -
Introduction to Bioinformatics
MICR 202 – Medical Immunology
MICR 210 – Infection and Immunity
MICR 220 – Biology of Parasitism
MICR 229 – Immunobiology of Infections
MICR 233 – Virology
MICR 237 – Fundamentals of Proteomics
IMMU 270 – Advanced Topics in Immunology
MICR 278 – Seminar Series in Microbiology II
MICR 292 – Tropical Infectious Diseases
MICR 293 – Special Topics in Microbiology
MICR 294 – Research in Clinical Microbiology
MICR/IMMU 295 – Research
MICR/IMMU 299 – Thesis Research
MICR/IMMU 300 – Thesis Research
MICR/IMMU 398 – Advanced Reading and Research
MICR/IMMU 399 – Dissertation Research
Summer Courses:
MICR 238 – Public Health Laboratory Workshop
MICR 293 – Special Topics in Microbiology
MICR 294 – Research in Clinical Microbiology
MICR/IMMU 398 – Advanced Reading and Research
MICR/IMMU 399 – Dissertation Research
MICR 177 -
Introduction to Bioinformatics (3 credits)
This course will provide a broad introduction to the area of bioinformatics. Topics include: biochemistry overview, databases, the alignment problem, proteins and protein structure-function, introductory phylogenetics, and use of public databases. This is the same course listed as CSCI 144.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Spring
MICR 201.50 – Medical Microbiology (5 credits)
This is a multidisciplinary course integrating topics in basic microbiology and clinical infectious diseases. The overall objectives of this course are to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of medical microbiology (primarily bacteriology, virology, genetics, parasitology and mycology) including microbial pathogenesis, and clinical infectious diseases. This will also build on material from the first year immunology course as it relates to immune response to infectious diseases. The course will consist of classroom lectures, hands-on laboratory exercises; and small group (case discussions). Small group case discussions and laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce important lectures topics. This course limits enrollment to medical and health science students or permission of program advisors.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall
MICR 202 – Medical Immunology (2 credits)
This course covers the structure and function of the immune system in health and disease, with emphasis on human immunobiology. Topics include humoral and cellular immune responses, immunological tolerance and memory, resistance to microbial pathogens, inflammation and allergic disorders, histocompatibility and transplantation, immunity to tumors, and autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases. This course limits enrollment to medical students. This course limits enrollment to medical and health science students or permission of program advisors.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Spring
MICR 210 – Infection and Immunity (3 credits)
The course is designed to provide an introduction to basic concepts in the fields of immunology and microbiology. The immunology component will cover basic aspects of innate immunity, antigen processing and presentation, T and B lymphocyte effector function, autoimmunity and tumor immunology. The microbiology component will cover different aspects of viral and bacterial pathogenesis, virulence, parasite infections and vaccine design.
Instructors : Stephanie Constant, Ph.D.
Offered: Spring
MICR 220 - Biology of Parasitism (2 credits)
This course is a survey of medically important parasites. Topics include protozoa and helminth life cycles, biology, epidemiology, and disease. It is open to graduate students in biomedical and biological science, public health, and students with an interest in the study of parasitism. Upper class undergraduates may enroll with permission of the instructor.
Instructor: John Hawdon, PhD
Offered: Spring
MICR 228 - Selected Topics (2 credits)
This is the medical microbiology course offered to Health Science students. It is integrated in to the MICR 201 course, but with a modified schedule and instructional format. This course is restricted to Health Science students.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall
MICR 229 - Immunobiology of Infections (2 credits)
The course provides an in depth exploration of immune responses induced during viral, bacterial and parasitic infections. Topics to be covered include the epidemiology of infections, host/pathogen interactions, immune evasion mechanisms developed by infectious organisms and vaccination strategies of the future.
Instructors : Stephanie Constant, Ph.D.
Offered: Spring
IMMU 230 – Molecular and Cellular Immunobiology (2 credits)
Major aspects of immunology, including T and B cell development, the major histocompatibility complex, and immune regulation are covered in the course.
Instructor : Nancy Noben-Trauth, Ph.D.
Offered: Fall
MICR 233 - Virology (3 credits)
This course begins with the history of animal virology to provide a foundation for understanding the current state of the field. Course content focuses of the structural and molecular makeup, replication and pathogenesis of the major animal virus groups. Key landmark features of each group are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on sharing information available using Internet sites, and supplemented with journal articles and text. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions and short formal presentations on a specific element of viral development or virulence. This course is designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate biomedical science majors.
Instructor : Fatah Kashanchi, Ph.D. & Maria Elena Bottazzi, PhD
Offered: Spring
MICR 235 - Retroviruses (3 credits)
This course focuses on human viruses that have the ability to affect cell transformation. Emphasis is placed of the interpretation of the molecular mechanisms of cell signaling and regulatory processes and the influence of different viral factors. This course is designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate biomedical science majors.
Instructor: Michael Bukrinsky, MD, PhD, & Fatah Kasanchi, PhD
Offered: Fall
MICR 236 - Fundamentals of Genomics (2 credits)
The objective of this course is to provide a broad overview of the goals, methods and applications for genomics and proteomics in the life sciences. The students should become familiar with the terminology, underlying principles and strategies, and the technical methodology involved in genomics and proteomics. Major goals will be to cover both the strengths and limitations of this methodology, and to emphasize the use of these methods for problem-solving and hypothesis testing/hypothesis generation. This is the same course listed as BIOC 236.
Course Director : Timothy McCaffrey, Ph.D.
Offered: Fall
MICR 237 - Fundamentals of Proteomics (2 credits)
The objective of this course is to provide a broad overview of the goals, methods,and applications for genomics and proteomics in the life sciences. The students should become familiar with the terminology, underlying principles and strategies, and the technical methodology involved in genomics and proteomics. Major goals will be to cover both the strengths and limitations of this methodology, and to emphasize the use of these methods for problem-solving and hypothesis testing/hypothesis generation. This is the same course listed as BIOC 237.
Course Director : Fatah Kashanchi, Ph.D.
Offered: Spring
MICR 238 — Public Health Laboratory Workshop (2 credits)
The purpose of this course is to instruct students in the Master of Science Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases Program on laboratory test methods commonly performed at public heath laboratories both in the USA and in developing countries. The course will focus on the latest developments in quality assurance, laboratory management, health and bio-safety. It will also reinforce theoretical knowledge pathogens in important subject areas, and provide ample opportunity to enhance practical skill related laboratory knowledge. Advisor’s Permission needed.
Instructor: Jeff Bethony, PhD and Maria Elena Bottazzi, PhD
Offered: Summer
MICR 239—Medical Microbiology (3 credits)
Interdisciplinary Medical Microbiology is a multidisciplinary course integrating topics in basic microbiology and clinical infectious diseases. The overall objectives of this course are to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of medical microbiology including microbial pathogenesis, and clinical infectious diseases. This will also build on material from the first year Tropical Infectious Disease course as it relates to the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. The course will consist of classroom lectures. Prerequisites Micr 292 or permission of a Program Director or Instructor
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall
IMMU 270 – Advanced Topics in Immunology (3 credits)
his is a seminar series on topics chosen jointly by students and faculty. Students present and critique original manuscripts. The course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite for the course is MICR 229, IMMU 230 or faculty approval.
Instructor : David Leitenberg, Ph.D.
Offered: Spring
MICR 277 - Seminar: Microbiology (1 credit)
The department presents regular-scheduled and special seminar presentations throughout the semester. Students in this course are required to satisfy the requirements outlined by the course instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Instructor: Nancy Noben-Trauth, Ph.D.
Offered: Fall
MICR 278 - Seminar: Microbiology (1 credit)
The department presents regular-scheduled and special seminar presentations throughout the semester. Students in this course are required to satisfy the requirements outlined by the course instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Instructor: Nancy Noben-Trauth, Ph.D.
Offered: Fall
MICR 292 - Tropical & Infectious Diseases (2 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with both comprehensive and selected detailed information on the natural history and epidemiology of the major infectious and parasitic diseases that occur in developing countries. Information presented will highlight the potential introduction of these infections, through global travel, into developed countries. Health-related issues of containment, treatment, and eradication through chemotherapy or vaccination will be discussed. Economic impact issues of trade and social development will be discussed. Students will acquire an understanding of the medical and social impact of tropical disease impact on the quality of life. No prior medical knowledge is required. Open to Graduate and Undergraduate students in any major, but with interest in the global health issues affecting developing countries.
Instructors : Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D. & Jeff Bethony, Ph.D.
Offered: Spring
MICR 293 - Special Topics (1+ credits)
This course enables students to work directly with a MTM faculty member on an independent research project for the semester. The setting can be either laboratory or field-based. Students taking this course must receive permission of a full-time MITM faculty (project director) and approval of the MITM Director of Educational Development (Dr. Leitenberg).
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
MICR 294 -
Research in Clinical Microbiology (3 credits)
This is the final project for MSPHM-EID students. It is taken in the final semester of their degree programs during which the practicum presentation is presented for graduation. Advisor’s permission needed.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
MICR/IMMU 295- Research in Microbiology and Tropical Medicine (1+ credits)
This course, taken for varying credit, is taken during the period, typically the last two years) of doctoral thesis research. It may be repeated in multiple semester to satisfy degree course requirements.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
MICR/IMMU 299 - Thesis Research (1+ credits)
This course is limited to Master of Science students completing degree requirements. It may be repeated until all degree requirements are completed.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
MICR/IMMU 300 - Thesis Research (1+ credits)
This course is limited to doctoral students completing degree requirements. It may be repeated until all degree requirements are completed.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
MICR/IMMU 398 - Advanced Reading and Research (1+ credits)
This course is limited to doctoral students preparing for their doctor of Philosophy general examination. It may be repeated until the requirement is satisfied.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
MICR/IMMU 399 - Dissertation Research (1+ credits)
This course is limited to doctoral candidates. It may be repeated for credit.
Instructors : Various Faculty
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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