Some MICB courses are credit-excluded with each other or courses offered by other departments. Students should consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult…
Prokaryotic diversity and the impact and applications of bacterial and archaeal metabolic, genetic, and growth processes in environmental contexts. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, BIOL 200, SCIE 001. For students with BIOL 112, CHEM 121 is recommended.
Introduction to cellular and humoral immune responses, the properties of viruses and the principles of bacterial pathogenesis. (Consult the Credit Exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar.) [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, BIOL 200, BMEG 245, MICB 201, SCIE 001.
Procedures and principles associated with isolation, characterization and handling of microorganisms. Intended for students requiring a basic microbiology laboratory course. [1*-3-1*]
Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, SCIE 001.
Prokaryotic diversity and the impact and applications of microbial metabolic, genetic, and growth processes in environmental contexts. Bacteria-human interactions in health and disease, mode of action of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, virulence factors of bacteria, and host response to infection. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: Either (a) all of BIOL 112, CHEM 121 or (b) one of BIOL 200, BMEG 245, SCIE 001.
Innate and adaptive immune responses to bacterial and viral pathogens, autoimmunity, allergies and graft rejection; virus structure, replication cycles, pathogenesis and vaccines; data analysis of foundational immunology and virology experiments. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, BIOL 200, BMEG 245, SCIE 001.
Dynamics and control of prokaryotic cellular processes in response to the biotic and abiotic environment including metabolic interactions and metabolic cooperation between microorganisms. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: Either (a) one of MICB 211, MICB 201 and one of BIOL 201, BIOC 202, BIOC 203; or (b) BIOT 380.
Mechanisms of innate and adaptive immune responses. Hematopoiesis, development of T and B lymphocytes, leukocyte migration, antigen processing/presentation and the major histocompatibility complex, immune responses against pathogens, and diseases associated with aberrant immune responses. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: One of MICB 212, MICB 202.
Introduction to virus structure and replication. Detailed examination of selected viruses including polio, HIV and cancer-causing retroviruses. Development of vaccines and anti-viral drugs, the use of virus vectors to cure genetic diseases. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: One of MICB 212, MICB 202, BIOT 380.
Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis including adherence, invasion, intracellular survival, toxins, host defenses and microbial evasion strategies, antibiotics, and vaccines. Introduction to experimental approaches used to study bacterial pathogens. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Either (a) one of MICB 211, MICB 202 and one of BIOL 201, BIOC 202, BIOC 203; or (b) BIOT 380.
Aseptic handling and characterization of microbes, growth properties, enzyme assays, protein analysis and plasmid isolation. Restricted to students in Microbiology and Immunology specializations. [2-4-0]
Prerequisite: All of BIOL 200, CHEM 233 and one of BIOL 201, BIOC 202, BIOC 203 and one of MICB 211, MICB 201 and one of MICB 212, MICB 202.
Genetic manipulations of bacteria, introductory immunological and virological procedures, tissue culture. Restricted to students in Microbiology and Immunology specializations. [2-4-0]
Prerequisite: MICB 322.
Genetic, molecular biological and bioinformatic approaches for the analysis of microbial genomes, gene structure-function and gene expression with emphasis on bacteria. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: One of MICB 211, MICB 201, BIOL 234.
Procedures and principles associated with isolation, enumeration, characterization and handling of microorganisms. Restricted to students registered in the Food Science program. [1-2-0]
Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, MICB 211, MICB 201, SCIE 001.
Work experience. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: Either (a) one of MICB 211, MICB 201 and one of MICB 212, MICB 202; or (b) BIOT 380.
Work experience. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: MICB 398.
Microbiological analysis of environmental samples using culture-dependent and culture-independent methods. [2-4-0]
Prerequisite: MICB 322 and MICB 301.
Molecular basis of lymphocyte development, activation and adhesion; immunogenetics and the major histocompatibility complex. Consult the credit exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section of the calendar. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: One of MICB 302, BIOT 380. If MICB 302 is used as the prerequisite for MICB 402, students are required to take one of the following as a corequisite: BIOL 234, BIOL 335, MICB 325.
A lecture/discussion/library research course. Topics such as antibiotic resistance, pathogen genomics; host-pathogen interactions; evolution of pathogens; host responses to infection, invasive mechanisms, resistance mechanisms. [1-0-4]
Prerequisite: MICB 302 and one of MICB 308, MICB 408.
Computational methods to analyze genome and protein sequences to derive structural and functional information. Related topics in functional genomics. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: One of MICB 301, MICB 325, BIOC 302, BIOC 303, BIOL 335, BIOT 380.
Presentations, library research, paper reviews, class discussions about current research in virology. Topics such as molecular targets in viral therapy; chronic viral infection; virus-host cell interaction. [1-0-4]
Prerequisite: MICB 306.
Interactions between viruses and humans; pathogenesis; persistence and viral oncogenesis; virological diagnosis and treatment. (Consult the Credit Exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar.) [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: MICB 306.
Current and emerging themes in bacterial pathogenesis including cellular microbiology, bacterial cell biology processes and their role in virulence including secretion systems to deliver virulence factors and immune evasion strategies employed by pathogens. Development of antibiotics and resistance to antibiotics. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: MICB 308.
Presentations, library research, paper reviews and class discussion on selected areas of advanced molecular and cellular immunological research. [1-0-4]
Prerequisite: MICB 302 and one of MICB 402, MEDG 410.
Critical examination and discussion of contemporary research literature concerning the impact of host-associated microbiomes on host development, health and disease with a focus on humans. Priority given to students in Microbiology and Immunology specializations. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 302 and one of MICB 308, MICB 325, BIOL 335; or (b) BIOT 380. And fourth-year standing in Science.
Exploitation of microbial and animal cells for the industrial production of chemicals ranging from alcohol to therapeutic proteins. Genetic manipulation of cellular characteristics, fermentation methods, patenting and governmental approval processes. [3-0-0]
Corequisite: One of BIOL 335, MICB 325, BIOT 380.
Research in microbial physiology and molecular genetics. Guided and independent laboratory projects are developed. [2-4-0]
Prerequisite: One of MICB 323, BIOT 380.
Intrinsic and extrinsic forces driving prokaryotic genome evolution. Gene transfer; microbial species concepts; community genome structure, function and dynamics; ecological impacts of microbial genome diversity. Emphasis on problem solving and experimental design. [3-3-0]
Prerequisite: One of BIOL 335, MICB 325, BIOT 380.
Student seminars on selected papers from the microbiological literature. Compulsory for Honours students. Major students may enrol with permission of the department head.
A laboratory course with a choice of independent, supervised research projects. Students develop protocols to carry out investigation of selected molecular biology problems. [2-4-0]
Prerequisite: Either (a) BIOT 380 or (b) MICB 323 or (c) all of MICB 322, MICB 398.
A library (3 credits) or laboratory (3 or 6 credits) project. Requires permission of the Undergraduate Advisor. The results are presented in a written report to be reviewed by oral examination.
Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 323 or (b) all of MICB 322, MICB 399.
A laboratory investigation in the final year of the Honours program. The results are presented in a written report, to be reviewed by oral examination.
Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 323 or (b) all of MICB 322, MICB 399.
A team-based laboratory research experience in microbiology and immunology. [2-4-0]
Prerequisite: One of MICB 323, BIOT 380.
A team-based data science research experience in microbiology and immunology. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 322 and one of MICB 325, BIOL 335; or (b) BIOT 380.
Work experience. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 399 or (b) BIOT 380 and completion of two co-op work terms.
Work experience in an industrial research setting, taken during the Winter Session (Term 1) of fifth year. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: MICB 498.
Consult the Credit Exclusion List in the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Developing, discussing, and undertaking research projects. Oral communication skills, peer review skills, scientific ethics, and the ability to critically evaluate papers in the literature. To be taken only with permission of the department head. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Selected topics in a specific area within Microbiology, Immunology and Virology. May be taken more than once for credit with permission of the department. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Student seminars on selected papers from the microbiology, immunology and virology literature. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A team-based data science research experience in microbiology and immunology. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult…. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.