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Overview
The goal of the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Master’s Programs is to prepare students for careers in science. The program provides an increased knowledge base in both microbiology and molecular genetics as well as the ability to think critically, communicate scientific knowledge clearly and perform independent scientific research. In addition to the Microbiology and Molecular Genetics M.S. and Accelerated Master’s Pathway (AMP), the MMG faculty participate in the interdisciplinary doctoral program in Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences.
Degrees
Bruce, Emily; Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, Cambridge University
Celli, Jean; Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, Université Pierre & Marie Curie
Chatterjee, Nimrat; Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, Baylor College of Medicine
Diehl, Sean; Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, University of Vermont
Doublié, Sylvie; Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Dragon, Julie; Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, University of Vermont
Kirkpatrick, Beth Diane; Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; MD, Albany Medical College
Knodler, Leigh; Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, University of New South Wales
Martorelli Di Genova, Bruno; Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, Federal University of Sao Paulo
Roberts, Steven; Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PhD, University of North Carolina
Thali, Markus Josef; Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, University of Zurich
Ward, Gary E.; Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, University of California San Diego
Wargo, Matthew; Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; PHD, Dartmouth College
Courses
MMG 5110. Gr Bacterial Genetics. 3 Credits.
Bacterial genetics and the biology of bacteria at an intermediate to advanced level. Specific topics include regulation of replication, transcription, translation, post-translation, mRNA stability, secretion, signaling, and motility. Foci on genetic problem solving and experimental design. Prerequisite: Microbiology or Molecular Biology strongly recommended.
MMG 5210. Gr Medical Microbiology. 3 Credits.
Addresses the clinical importance of infectious diseases with emphasis on the appropriate collection, handling and identification of clinically relevant bacteria. Disease states, modes of transmission, prevention and antibiotic susceptibility testing will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in microbiology recommended.
MMG 5220. Gr Medical Micro w/lab. 0 or 4 Credits.
Comprehensive study of human pathogenic bacteria and their disease states in humans. Laboratory sessions provide practical experience in handling and identifying these pathogens. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in microbiology recommended.
MMG 5230. Immunology Concepts. 3 Credits.
Introduces the vast array of defenses that can be deployed by mammalian hosts to protect against infections. Explores how this powerful system can contribute to disease, but also be leveraged in vaccines and cancer immunotherapy. Covers innate and adaptive immunity and analyze the immune system in health and disease. Prerequisite: Recommended one semester of biochemistry and/or one semester of cell biology.
MMG 5270. Advanced Cancer Genetics. 3 Credits.
Focuses on genetic mechanisms that either protect us from cancer or increase our vulnerability to cancer. Discusses genetic methods that are being used to discover genes that influence cancer risk or may prove useful in diagnostics or cancer therapy. Prerequisites: An introductory courses in genetics and cell biology is recommended.
MMG 5310. Bioinformatics & Data Analysis. 3 Credits.
Designed to provide a broad overview of bioinformatics, emphasizing accessing and interpreting biological sequence data (DNA, RNA, protein) from various databases. Covers the following topics: data mining, DNA sequence alignment, genetic variation, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and transcriptomics. Highlights a direct, hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MMG 5320. Advanced Bioinformatics. 3 Credits.
Students will learn and execute each step in the bioinformatic workflow by processing a publicly available genomics dataset. By the end of the course, students will have accessed, processed, analyzed, visualized, and interpreted an NGS dataset of their choosing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MMG 5990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
Supervised investigations in microbiology or molecular genetics. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Credit as arranged.
MMG 6200. Cellular Microbiology. 4 Credits.
Utilizes primary literature to explore the cellular and molecular basis of microbial pathogenesis caused by viruses, pathogenic bacteria and protozoan parasites.
MMG 6391. Master's Thesis Research. 1-18 Credits.
Research for the Master's Thesis.
MMG 6890. Graduate Teaching Practicum. 3 Credits.
Required practicum for all Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Master's Students. Students will be exposed to and mentored in the fundamentals of undergraduate teaching and learning in the laboratory setting.
MMG 6990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MMG 6991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MMG 6995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.
Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
MMG 7491. Doctoral Dissertation Research. 1-18 Credits.
Research for the Doctoral Dissertation.
MMG 7990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.
See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
MMG 7991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.
On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MMG 7995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.
Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.