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The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued. Course offerings by term can be accessed by clicking on the term links when viewing a specific campus catalog.
Molecular Biosciences (MBIOS)
101 [BSCI] Introductory Microbiology 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: Not intended for majors in the School of Molecular Biosciences. Microbiology for the informed citizen as it impacts humans and their environment. Not for students needing BIOLOGY 106 and 107.
301 General Genetics 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106 or 120; BIOLOGY 107. Principles of modern and classical genetics. (Crosslisted course offered as MBIOS 301, BIOLOGY 301). Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
301 (Effective through Summer 2024) General Genetics 4 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106 or 120; BIOLOGY 107. Principles of modern and classical genetics. (Crosslisted course offered as MBIOS 301, BIOLOGY 301). Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
301 (Effective through Spring 2024) General Genetics 4 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 106 or 120; BIOLOGY 107; CHEM 101 or 105; CHEM 102 or 106. Principles of modern and classical genetics. (Crosslisted course offered as MBIOS 301, BIOLOGY 301). Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
303 Introductory Biochemistry 4 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 107 with a C or better; CHEM 102 or 345 with a C or better. Modern biochemistry for undergraduates in the biological sciences. Typically offered Spring. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
304 Microbiology and Molecular Biology Laboratory 3 (1-6) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment, or MBIOS 305 or concurrent enrollment. Basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques.
305 General Microbiology 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 107 with a C or better; CHEM 102 or 345 with a C or better. Structure, function, nutrition, physiology, and genetics of microbes and their application to immunology, pathology, microbial diversity, and environmental microbiology. Recommended preparation: MBIOS 303. Typically offered Fall.
306 General Microbiology Laboratory 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 305 or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory for MBIOS 305. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
320 [BSCI] DNA and Society 3 The role of DNA in natural processes and diseases; impact of biotechnology on health care, agriculture, industry, and our lives. Recommended preparation: One college-level course in biology highly recommended.
360 [M] Cell and Molecular Laboratory 2 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment. Laboratory methods in cell biology, genetics and molecular biology.
401 Cell Biology 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303 or concurrent enrollment. Cellular structure and function; membrane biochemistry and transport; cell-cell communication; regulation of cell cycle and apoptosis; cell signaling; cancer biology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 401 and MBIOS 501. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory genetics and biochemistry coursework. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.
405 Cell Biology of Disease 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301; MBIOS 303. Discussion of human diseases characterized by cell biological defects, using popular press and research articles as a source of information. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 405 and 505. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Even Years - Spring.
413 General Biochemistry 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 303; junior standing. Structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids and biological membranes; principles of enzymology; biochemical methodology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 413 and MBIOS 513. Recommended preparation: Introductory biochemistry coursework. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
440 Immunology 3 Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 305. Principles of basic immunology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 440 and MBIOS 540. Recommended preparation: Introductory microbiology coursework; concurrent enrollment with MBIOS 548 highly recommended. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
478 Bioinformatics 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: MBIOS 301, 303, or CPT S 355. Computer analysis of protein and nucleic acid sequences, functional genomics and proteomics data; modeling biological networks and pathways. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 478 and MBIOS 578. Recommended preparation: Introductory genetics or biochemistry coursework. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
480 Methods of Teaching Secondary Science I 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Application of learning and theory and philosophy and structure of science in teaching middle and secondary school science courses. (Crosslisted course offered as BIOLOGY 430, MBIOS 480, TCH LRN 430).
495 Internship Training V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Experience in work related to specific career interests. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
498 Directed Research V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Minimum 1 credit MBIOS 499. Continued laboratory research; requires oral or poster presentation at a WSU event or external meeting.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
501 Cell Biology 3 Cellular structure and function; membrane biochemistry and transport; cell-cell communication; regulation of cell cycle and apoptosis; cell signaling; cancer biology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 401 and MBIOS 501. Recommended preparation for graduate students: Introductory genetics and biochemistry coursework. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.
503 Advanced Molecular Biology I 3 DNA replication, gene expression and regulation, including chromatin structure, DNA repair, recombination, genomic editing, and epigenetic regulation.
505 Cell Biology of Disease 3 Discussion of human diseases characterized by cell biological defects, using popular press and research articles as a source of information. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 405 and 505. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Spring.
513 General Biochemistry 3 Structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids and biological membranes; principles of enzymology; biochemical methodology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 413 and MBIOS 513. Recommended preparation: Introductory biochemistry coursework. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
529 Selected Topics in Cell Biology V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Selected topics in cell biology using current literature. Recommended preparation: MBIOS 401 or an equivalent course providing a basic understanding of a typical eukaryotic cell.
540 Immunology 3 Principles of basic immunology. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 440 and MBIOS 540. Recommended preparation: Introductory microbiology coursework; concurrent enrollment with MBIOS 548 highly recommended. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
568 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biosciences V 1-3 May be repeated for credit. Recent research in selected areas of molecular biosciences.
578 Bioinformatics 3 (2-3) Computer analysis of protein and nucleic acid sequences, functional genomics and proteomics data; modeling biological networks and pathways. Credit not granted for both MBIOS 478 and MBIOS 578. Recommended preparation: Introductory genetics or biochemistry coursework. Offered at 400 and 500 level.
579 Molecular Biosciences Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 10 credits. Required of all graduate students in molecular biosciences. S, F grading.
580 Science Information Literacy 2 Efficient methods to locate and effectively use a wide variety of information resources that will be useful in the work world.
583 Professional Skills Seminar 1 Covers many aspects of professionalism, including professional behavior, professional dress, and professional sensitivity in social settings.
584 Medical Genetics 3 The mechanisms of human heredity and how these mechanisms can influence human health.
593 Research Proposal 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Written proposal and oral defense of research project in the area of molecular biosciences. S, F grading.
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.
701 Master's Independent Capstone Project and /or Examination V 1-6 May be repeated for credit. Capstone project or final examination for professional master's degree under the Graduate School. The credits will include a balloted evaluation of the student's completion of the program's capstone/examination requirements by the program's graduate faculty. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and obtain approval from their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 701 credit. S, U grading.
702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Molecular Biosciences PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.