Classes
Fall Semester
Host-Microbe Interactions: BIOL-4970/7970 (Special Topics)
In this course we will examine the various pathogenic and symbiotic relationships between microbes and their hosts. These relationships are often times dependent upon nutritional interactions and they have shaped the evolution of life on Earth. Therefore, underlying themes will include metabolism and evolution.
The goals for this course are to build upon and integrate student's knowledge in the fields of microbiology, genetics and physiology. The structure of the course will include lectures, critical thinking exercises, discussion of the primary literature and hands-on exposure to host-microbe interactions.
Prerequisites: BIOL-3200 (Microbiology) and BIOL-3000 (Genetics) or BIOL-5220 (Introduction to Molecular Genetics ) or Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics (currently a special topics course at Auburn)
Spring Semester
Perspectives in Immunology: BIOL-3500
This is an introductory class to the human immune system. Students will learn about individual host defense mechanisms and the cooperative functioning of multiple defense mechanisms. Various topics in medical immunology will also be covered including vaccine development, immunological disorders and hypersensitive responses.
Prerequisites: BIOL3200 (Microbiology) and BIOL3000 (Genetics) or BIOL-3020 (Genomic Biology)