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Medical Microbiology (MMIC) Program

The Medical Microbiology (MMIC) program offers a range of courses that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field. The program includes the following courses:

• MMIC 6010: Biological Safety (3 cr)
  • Critical analysis of biological safety in research, diagnostic, and hospital environments
  • Assessment of underlying causes of laboratory-acquired infections and control measures
  • Analysis of bio-containment technologies, risk assessment tools, and scientific decision-making
• MMIC 7012: Fundamental Virology (3 cr)
  • Introductory graduate-level course focusing on virus gene organization, expression, and replication mechanisms
  • Experimental design and advanced knowledge of viral replication and interaction with cellular machinery
• MMIC 7040: Clinical Bacteriology (6 cr)
  • Scientific basis of routine laboratory methods for diagnosing bacterial infections
  • Specimen handling techniques and laboratory organization
• MMIC 7050: Microbial Pathogenicity (6 cr)
  • Comparative structure of virulent and avirulent bacteria
  • Biochemical basis of virulence and host defenses
• MMIC 7140: Clinical Parasitology (3 cr)
  • Epidemiology, molecular pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human diseases
  • Laboratory period for practical experience
• MMIC 7160: Molecular Basis of Infection and Antibiotic Action (3 cr)
  • Historical development, mechanism of action, and principles of antimicrobial susceptibility testing
  • Molecular and genetic basis for antibiotic resistance transfer and pathogenesis of infectious diseases
• MMIC 7170: Molecular Biology of Animal Viruses (3 cr)
  • Recent advances in molecular aspects of virus structure, replication, genetics, and virus-host cell interaction
• MMIC 7190: Readings in Infectious Diseases (3 cr)
  • In-depth literature search on three aspects of a mutually agreed topic
  • Presentation of the "state of the science" and critical review
• MMIC 7210: Clinical Virology (3 cr)
  • General virology, taxonomy, epidemiology, clinical aspects, laboratory diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention
  • Optional laboratory component
• MMIC 7220: The Ecology of Infectious Diseases (6 cr)
  • Study of infectious diseases in a global context, including biomedical, clinical, health systems, and social determinants
  • Didactic, self-directed reading, and interactive small group sessions

Prerequisites and Requirements

• A minimum grade of C is required for all courses, unless otherwise indicated.
• Prerequisites for certain courses include MMIC 7010 or consent of the instructor.