MICROBIO
200
(General
Microbiology - for BS Bio) |
A
general introduction to the biology of
microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoan
and viruses) and a survey study of the medical,
environmental and industrial aspects of
microbiology. For biology majors only. Course: 1
semester; 2 lecture hours; 3 laboratory hours a
week
Pre-requisites: Zoo 100 or Bot. 1, Chem 100.
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MICROBIO
220
(Fundamentals
of Microbiology – for BS Micro) |
A
study of the Morphology, classification,
physiology, metabolism, genetics and control of
the microorganisms, which include the bacteria,
fungi, algae, protozoa and the viruses. This also
includes a survey study of the medical,
industrial and environmental aspects of
microbiology. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a week.
Credit: 5 units.
Pre-requisites: Zoo 100 or Bot. 1, Chem 100.
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MICROBIO
240
(Medical
Bacteriology) |
A
study of all bacteria of medical and veterinary
importance; modes of transmission, host-parasites
relationship, mechanisms of pathogenesis,
diagnosis and serology. Course: 1 semester;
2 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a week.
Credit: 4 units.
Pre-requisite: Micro 220.
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MICROBIO
320
(Microbial
Ecology) |
Fundamental
principles and methodology in the study of
microbial activities in natural ecosystems; their
association with plants and animals and their
transformation of elements in soil and aquatic
habitats. Course:
1 semester; 2 lecture hours; 3 laboratory
hours a week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisite: Micro 220.
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MICROBIO
321
(Analytical
Microbiology) |
Quantitative
principles and evaluation of microbial products
using microorganisms in performing assays of
antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids, enzymes and
carbohydrates. Introduction and application of
basic research techniques and instrumentation
such as electrophoresis, chromatography,
centrifugation, spectrophotometry, etc. Course: 1
semester; 1-lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a
week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 220, Math 300, Chem 300 and Z-600.
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MICROBIO
322
(Microbial
Genetics) |
A
study of the molecular basis of the processes
involved in the expression of genetic material
and requisite control mechanisms using bacteria,
viruses, fungi and human tissue culture system as
models. An introduction to techniques involving
DNA recombinant technology in bacterial and
mammalian cells is also included. Course: 1
semester; 2 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a
week.
Credit: 5 units.
Pre-requisites: Bot 1 and Micro 220, Co-requisite: Chem 501.
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MICROBIO
340
(Biology
of the Fungi and Algae) |
Lecture,
laboratory and field experiences dealing with the
study of the fungi, algae and lichens; their
morphology, physiology, reproduction, life
cycles, phylogenic and taxonomy Course: 1
semester; 3 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a
week.
Credit: 5 unit.
Pre-requisites: Bot 1 and Micro 220.
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MICROBIO
342
(Microbial
Genetics) |
A
study of the chemical activities of
microorganisms with emphasis on molecular
transport mechanisms, catabolism, biosynthesis,
regulation, growth and differentiation. Course: 1
semester; 3 lecture hours a week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 220 and Chem 501.
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MICROBIO
421
(Food
and Dairy Microbiology) |
A
study of the interactions between microorganisms
and foods, spoilage problems arising from such
interactions, microorganisms involved in spoilage
and food-borne illnesses, control of the
growth of these microorganisms on foods, uses of
microorganisms in the food industry and current
topics in food microbiology.Course: 1
semester; 2 lecture hours; 6 laboratory hours a
week.
Credit: 4 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 220 (lec & lab).
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MICROBIO
423
(Industrial
Microbiology) |
An
introduction to the fundamental concepts and
practices of fermentation and enzyme technology.
The emphasis is on screening, strain development,
fermentation substrates, elementary fermentation
kinetics, the formation, extraction, properties
and uses of primary metabolites, secondary
metabolites, as well as enzymes and microbial
proteins. Course:
1 semester; 2 lecture hours; 6 laboratory
hours a week.
Credit: 4 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 220, 342, and Chem 300 and Chem 500.
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MICROBIO
424
(Parasitology
– for BS Micro) |
A
study of the morphology, physiology, taxonomy and
life cycles of protozoan, helmenths and
arthropods of medical and veterinary importance.
The host-parasite interface is also included. Course: 1
semester; 2 lecture hours; 3 laboratory hours a
week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 220, Zoo 100 (lec & lab).
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MICROBIO
424
(Parasitology
– BS Bio) |
A
study of animal parasites, which are medically
important to man, especially those found in the
Philippines. The course emphasizes the
morphology, biology, taxonomy, pathogenecity as
well as the preventive measures against infection
of these parasites. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours a week.
Credit: 4 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 220, Zoo 100 (lec & lab).
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MICROBIO
426
(Virology) |
A
study of representative types of DNA and RNA
viruses, their morphology, taxonomy and
cytopathogenic effects on the host. The modern
methods of culturing viruses are also included. Course: 1
semester; 3 lecture hours a week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 220, Zoo 100 (lec & lab).
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MICROBIO
426
(Immunology) |
A
basic course dealing with the biological and
molecular basis of cell mediated and humoral
immunity. The course also includes an
introduction to cellar cooperation in immune
response, allergy, cell surface antigen
receptors, immunochemistry, cancer immunology,
fetal and neonatal immunology, autoimmunity,
immune complexes and mechanisms of resistance to
infections. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours a week.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 420.
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MICROBIO
442
(Chemistry
of Microbial Metabolites) |
Structure,
biosynthesis, regulation, chemical and physical
properties and biological importance of primary
and secondary microbial metabolites with emphasis
on antibiotics, toxins, alkaloids, pigments and
plant growth factors. Course: 1 semester;
3 lecture hours.
Credit: 3 units.
Pre-requisites: Micro 342.
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MICROBIO 601,602,603
(Seminars in Microbiology) |
A
course designed to broaden the microbiological
research, provide opportunity for acquisition of
skills, training and experience in basic and
applied research. Micro 601
Student are provided with the opportunity
to do library research; acquaint with past and
current literature in various areas of
Microbiology; require the abstracting of a
scientific paper
of their choice and present the results orally.
Micro 602
& 603
In consultation with a faculty adviser,
students identify a research problem in the area
of Microbiology, submit a research proposal,
complete their research paper and present the
results orally in a student seminar.
This 3-unit
course is taken 1 unit per semester for 3
semesters.
Credit: 3 units.
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