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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Medicine
  

  • MED 623 - Advanced Clinical Skills - Fall

    (0 units)
    The community-based preceptorships and accompanying clinical experiences are designed to strengthen the history taking, physical examination and clinical reasoning skills of the students. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. obtain a clinical history and perform the appropriate mental and physical examination for a focused problem in the ambulatory setting.
    2. demonstrate an ability to engage and communicate with a patient and build a student physician-patient relationship for the purpose of information gathering in the ambulatory setting.
    3. demonstrate respect, empathy, responsiveness and concern regardless of the patient’s problems or personal characteristics.
    4. maintain personal awareness/self-reflection/well-being including identifying his/her own responses to patients.
    5. document the focused history, physical examination and chief complaint utilizing the SOAP formation when applicable.
    6. demonstrate an ability to develop a diagnostic and/or treatment plan for common problems in uncomplicated patients seen in the ambulatory setting when applicable.
    7. demonstrate, develop and utilize self-directed learning skills relative to the care of patients seen in the preceptor’s office.
    8. develop a routine method with which to consider and document their patient’s experience with illness.


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  • MED 624 - Advanced Clinical Skills - Spring

    (0 units)
    A combination of classroom and small group instruction focusing on the practice and acquisition of advanced medical clinical skills. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate principles of professionalism and effective communication skills during all professional encounters, incluidng those with patients, families, colleagues and other health professionals.
    2. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to perform a complete and focused patient history and physical exam.
    3. integrate ethical principles and practices, humanistic medicine and professionalism into a practical approach to patient care.
    4. integrate psychological, social, and spiritual aspects with medical factors in the conceptualization and delivery of patient care (BPSS Model).
    5. integrate basic science knowledge with clinical skills, professionalism, problem solving, and communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of the process of working through clinical cases.
    6. demonstrate the clinical skills necessary to be able to fully participate in real-world clinical experiences of the clerkships.


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  • MED 630 - MedFIT

    (0 units)
    MedFIT will use interactive modalities to familiarize first year medical students with the UNR Med curriculum and the resources available. Workshops throughout the year will reinforce the MedFIT experience.

    Maximum units a student may earn: Course may be repeated once.

    Prerequisite(s): Medical Student.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify learning improvement goals by evaluating their own performance in assessments and practical’s.
    2. incorporate feedback into daily practice through the use of reflection.
    3. identify and begin to apply the interpersonal communication skills required to effectively balance and manage responsibilities as future physicians, medical professionals and lifelong learners.
    4. list and identify available co-curricular experiential learning opportunities (e.g. SOC, SIGs) and evaluate the impact that participation in these activities may have on personal and professional d
    5. identify and begin to apply the skills necessary to engage in healthy coping mechanisms and appropriate help-seeking behaviors to balance personal responsibilities, with professional expectations.


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  • MED 631 - Foundations and Principles of Medical Science I

    (0 units)
    This block prepares students for the subsequent organ/systems-based blocks by introducing foundational principles of science and medicine, and developing their clinical problem solving skills. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 632 - Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Systems

    (0 units)
    CRR Systems I provides medical students a strong foundation in the basic sciences of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems with integrated clinical science applications. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 633 - Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Reproductive Systems I

    (0 units)
    This block gives students a solid foundation of knowledge relating to the digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems, including nutrition and integrative metabolism. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 634 - Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

    (0 units)
    The Musculoskeletal and Integument block provides students with an integrated understanding of the back and limbs from both a basic science and clinical perspective. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 635 - Nervous System and Human Behavior I

    (0 units)
    This course provides a systematic introduction to and overview of neuroscience, the head and neck region, and human behavior, using lectures, labs and clinical experiences. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 636 - Foundations and Principles of Medical Science II

    (0 units)
    Fundamentals of medical microbiology, immunology and pathology, including microbial chemotherapy; cell and tissue injury, inflammation, and repair; hematology and anemia; introduction to population-based medicine. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 637 - Whole Body

    (0 units)
    Students learn about cancers and infectious diseases that invade, evade and pervade the whole body, causing systemic pathologies. Carcinogens and microbes affect humanity worldwide. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 638 - Nervous System and Human Behavior II

    (0 units)
    This course explores the basic and clinical science relevant to the etiology and treatment of psychiatric and neurological conditions. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 639 - Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Systems II

    (0 units)
    Provide a foundation for understanding basic principles underlying the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 640 - Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, and Reproductive Systems II

    (0 units)
    Provides a foundation for understanding the basic principles underlying the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with the endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems. Limited to M.D. students.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 641 - The Context of Patient Care

    (0 units)
    Students are immersed in the context of patient care including life stages, community and preventive medicine, procedures for reporting violence, health policy, and patient safety.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MED 651M - Selectives

    (0 units)
    The Selectives Course will provide medical students an opportunity for career exploration and exposure to several specialty choices that are not part of the core medical school clerkships.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 0
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate increased knowledge of the specialty, including types of patients encountered.
    2. describe types of skills learned in the diagnosis and treatment of specialty-related illness.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of the career choices within each specialty, including academic, private practice, and hospital-based careers.


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  • MED 661 - PackMentor Program

    (1 unit)
    Fourth-year medical students are trained to mentor a first-year student. Mentors help with professional identity formation, development of professionalism, research participation and productivity, career planning, and support over-all student well-being.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Knowledge for Practice: demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social-behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge. 
    2. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health professionals.
    3. Professionalism: demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles.
    4. Personal and Professional Development: demonstrate the qualities required to sustain lifelong personal and professional growth.


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  • MED 661BM - Finance for Health Care Professionals

    (0 units)
    Introduces principles of personal finance and investing to provide a sound foundation for careers in the healthcare profession. Equips students with the tools to intelligently manage their personal finances, solve practical business problems, and seek professional advice where appropriate. Topics include: personal finance, investing, behavioral finance, insurance, and physician wellness.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of basic personal finance and investing concepts applicable to personal and business matters.
    2. exhibit competence in constructing an appropriate investment portfolio, taking into consideration risk and return.
    3. design a personal Investment Policy Statement (IPS).
    4. discuss the role of behavioral finance, both in personal and business decision making.
    5. identify, define, and discuss the key components of appropriate disability and life insurance policies.
    6. demonstrate an understanding of the factors that can lead to physician burnout as well as the tools to combat it.


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  • MED 661IP - Interprofessional Education

    (1 to 4 units)
    Experience a variety of IPE activities as participant, facilitator, organizer, and evaluator. Students will return to campus to contribute to the learning and development of MS1, MS2, and MS3 students as well as students in the PA, nursing, SLP, Counseling, Social Work, MHP, and other allied programs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to UNR Med MD program.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Internship/Practicum: 1 to 4
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the IPEC Core Competencies.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of how the IPEC Core Competencies impact patient care.
    3. evaluate IPE activities.
    4. facilitate IPE activities.
    5. create effective IPE interactions.
    6. apply IPE core competencies to patient care.
    7. apply IPE competencies to create learning opportunities for different levels of students.
    8. analyze the impact of the AHEC scholars program.


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  • MED 661NM - Culinary Medicine

    (0 units)
    This elective offers medical students an engaging, hands-on training to learn evidence-based nutritional therapy combined with culinary skill development in the prevention and treatment of disease.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to UNR Medical school education program.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstratate a foundational knowledge base and decision-making capabilities in the incorporation of medical nutrition therapy in the practice of medicine.
    2. identify areas of need within healthcare settings in which nutrition and lifestyle modifications will improve the outcome of various disease states.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of and implement culinary medicine modification principles and be able to educate patients in order to improve health outcome measures within socio-economic and cultural environments.
    4. educate medical professionals and allied health profession students in medical nutrition by offering hands on cooking skills classes, didactic sessions, and small group module discussions.
    5. demonstrate the ability to use self-awareness of culinary medicine knowledge, skills, and lifestyle management to engage in appropriate help-seeking behaviors for personal wellness that translates into overall improved patient care.


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  • MED 661TM - Supplemental Instruction in Medicine

    (0 units)
    Students will be trained in peer-tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI), in order to develop and provide SI sessions for medical students.

    Prerequisite(s): Medical Student.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the principles of a peer-facilitated academic support program and Supplemental Instruction, as applied in undergraduate medical education settings.
    2. instruct medical students in preparation for their Block materials, USMLE Step Examinations and/or NBME Subject Examinations.
    3. evaluate feedback on the Supplemental Instruction sessions conducted and modify their instruction based on the feedback.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, social and behavioral sciences, and the application of this knowledge to patient care.


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  • MED 661VM - Bedside Ultrasound

    (0 units)
    Introduction to principles and use of ultrasound with emphasis on physical principles, instrumentation, terminology, application, techniques, and interpretation.  Students will become familiar with ultrasound procedures and develop basic examination skills using ultrasound.  Course sessions will include lecture, simulations, demonstrations, and clinical experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): 4th year medical student.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Units of Lecture: 0
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of basic ultrasound physics, operation, and image acquisition.
    2. perform bedside ultrasound to evaluate cardiac function and volume status.
    3. apply a basic algorithm for using bedside ultrasound in shock.
    4. use physical exam and procedural skills with bedside ultrasound techniques in the evaluation of systems and anatomy (ie: musculoskeletal system, gallbladder, aorta, eye, peripheral IV placement etc.).


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  • MED 663 - Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals (Reno)

    (0 units)
    Improve medical student’s skill in communicating with Spanish speaking patients and their families.

    Grading Basis: Medical
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. acquire basic Spanish vocabulary needed to communicate about health and disease.
    2. collect a pertinent medical history, perform a physical examination, and communicate a treatment plan for follow-up care with a Spanish speaking patient with limited English language skills.
    3. practice verbal interactions in the class room that mimic those utilized in typical primary care settings.


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  • MED 695 - MPH Capstone

    (1 to 3 units)
    MPH professional paper, final presentation and professional development. Required of all MPH students. This course is crosslisted with MED 695 for medical students. (CHS 796 and MED 695 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 798 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. synthesize peer reviewed research, summarize project findings, and propose recommendations for research, practice and policy using an ecological framework.
    2. demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to succinctly summarize public health findings and apply evidence-based decision making.
    3. describe essential components of public health ethics and professional conduct.
    4. describe their short- and long-term professional development goals and objectives.


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Metallurgical Engineering
  

  • ME 748 - Composite Manufacturing

    (3 units)
    Details composite manufacturing techniques including metal matrix, polymer matrix, and ceramic composites and special types. Also includes the study of reinforcements, matrix materials and structure-property relationships in composite materials.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of research methodology.


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  • MET 101 - Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering I

    (2 units)
    Introduction to metallurgical engineering. Basic concepts of minerals, metals and engineering covered. Fields of extractive metallurgy and physical metallurgy discussed. Guest speakers.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize, position, and understand the industrial function of multidisciplinary teams for exploring, developing, operating and closing a mine in the global, economic, environmental and social arena.
    2. apply computer tools such as Excel for calculating and modeling laboratory results for engineering design applications, a modern engineering tool.
    3. use the principles of math, physics, and other science and engineering disciplines to the solution of mineral processing, mining, and metallurgical engineering problems.
    4. recognize and understand the impacts of current and future events that affect the mining industry as a lifelong learning opportunity, and to apply ethical engineering solutions to respond to those events in the global, economic, environmental and social arena.


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  • MET 102 - Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering II

    (2 units)
    Development of analytical skills in using spreadsheets to calculate and plot process flowsheets of metallurgical operations. Proficiency in the use of simulation packages to simulate metallurgical operations is developed.

    Prerequisite(s): MET 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize, position, and understand the industrial function of multidisciplinary teams for exploring, developing, operating and closing a mine in the global, economic, environmental and social arena.
    2. apply computer tools such as Excel for calculating and modeling laboratory results for engineering design applications, a modern engineering tool.
    3. use the principles of math, physics, and other science and engineering disciplines to the solution of mineral processing, mining, and metallurgical engineering problems.
    4. recognize and understand the impacts of current and future events that affect the mining industry as a lifelong learning opportunity, and to apply ethical engineering solutions to respond to those events in the global, economic, environmental and social arena.


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  • MET 255 - Metallurgical Calculations

    (3 units)
    Examples of calculations the metallurgical engineers use will be presented to introduce the general topics of metallurgical engineering. Slurries, mass balances and energy calculations are the primary focus.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 126  or higher; MET 102  or MINE 102 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a basic understanding of the types of problems encountered by metallurgical engineers especially how they can be applied in societal context.
    2. identify and apply techniques that can be used to solve the problems encountered by metallurgical engineers.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of and be able to communicate the fundamental principles, chemistry and physical properties of engineering as applied to more advanced problems in mineral processing, concentration, extraction and recovery.
    4. connect science and technology to real-world problems by explaining how this material relates to problems of societal concern.
    5. distinguish between sound and unsound interpretations of engineering and scientific information, and employ cogent reasoning methods in their own examinations of problems and issues.


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  • MET 410 - Pyrometallurgy

    (3 units)
    Quantitative and descriptive treatment of the unit processes used and fundamentals of smelting, melting, refining of metals by high temperature methods. (MET 410 and MSE 410 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 361  or ME 311 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
    8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • MET 412 - Extractive Metallurgy Laboratory

    (1 unit)
    Laboratory experiences of current pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and extractive processing techniques used in ore identification, classification and extraction operations.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 324 . Corequisite(s): MET 410 . Recommended Preparation: MET 431 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and scope appropriate testing for characterization of standard mineral and mine samples.
    2. demonstrate standard hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy extractive processes on ores.
    3. analyze data obtained from extractive processes and characterize laboratory samples.
    4. summarize the experimental process, including experimental technique, data obtained, data analysis, and conclusions.
    5. identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental impacts in laboratory metallurgical processing.


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  • MET 422 - Advanced Mineral Processing

    (3 units)
    Scientific and engineering principles involved in froth flotation. Concepts of the liquid state, thermodynamics of surfaces and adsorption, chemistry of flotation, and flotation separations.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 202 ; ME 311 . 

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulated the engineering principals involved in froth floatation.
    2. demonstrate the concepts of the liquid state, thermodynamics of surfaces and adsorption, chemistry of flotation, and flotation separations.
    3. demonstrate an ability to communicate effectivly in a group setting.


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  • MET 423 - Comminution

    (3 units)
    Understanding the mineral processes of sampling, liberation, size reduction with unit process selection.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 322 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate the fundamental concepts of comminution.
    2. communicate the importance of liberation in mineral processing.
    3. judge the efficiency of size separation units.
    4. compose the comminution flow sheet for a particular operation.
    5. supervise and manage comminution circuits.


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  • MET 431 - Hydrometallurgy

    (3 units)
    Quantitative and descriptive treatment of unit processes used and fundamentals of leaching, precipitation, electrolysis, both liquid and resin ion exchange, and purification of metals by low temperature methods. (MET 431 and MSE 431 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): ME 311  or CHE 361  and MSE 232  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
    8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • MET 433 - Solution Mining, Heap Leach Design and Optimization

    (3 units)
    Engineering design and operations of metal extraction from low grade mineral deposits in a heap.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A ; CHEM 121L ; MATH 127  or higher.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. supervise, manage, and identify geological deposits to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical heap leach tests.
    2. supervise, manage, and identify geological deposits to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical heap leach tests.
    3. compare and contrast lab metallurgical test work and data to determine the optimal heap leach design and flowsheet for an ore.
    4. understand and be able to communicate the principles, chemistry and physical properties of solution mining and heap leaching.
    5. identify heap leach operational problems with steps to improve metal recovery, reduce costs and ensure closure plans.
    6. identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental aspects of solution mining.


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  • MET 451 - Metallurgical Process, Modeling and Control

    (3 units)
    Provides templates and process steps to evaluate, optimize and implement changes to existing mineral process/process metallurgy plants.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 322 ; MINE 324 . Corequisite(s): MET 410  or MET 431 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. process Diagnostic Evaluation of current operations.
    2. simulate a plant to facilitate determination of economic consequences.
    3. use sensitivity analysis to identify opportunities for economic improvement.
    4. create a formal presentation of recommendations to HMC management.


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  • MET 482 - Metallurgical Design

    (3 units) CO14
    Greenfield design of a metallurgical processing plant from ore, topographical and metallurgical testing data.

    Prerequisite(s): MINE 322 ; MINE 324 . Corequisite(s): MET 410  or MET 431 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop, as a team, an engineering design for a metallurgical processing plant to recover the value from a hypothetical mineral deposit.
    2. assess, as a team, the environmental and economic impact of an engineering design.
    3. give a professional oral presentation on components of an engineering design for which they are primarily responsible.
    4. write a major component of a formal report describing a team-developed engineering design in a format appropriate to the minerals industry.


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  • MET 493 - Undergraduate Research

    (1 to 3 units)
    Participation in ongoing research projects of departmental faculty. Emphasis on laboratory safety, techniques and report writing.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of Metallurgical Engineering.


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  • MET 610 - Pyrometallurgy

    (3 units)
    Quantitative and descriptive treatment of the unit processes used and fundamentals of smelting, melting, refining of metals by high temperature methods.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify mineral or mine samples as candidates for pyrometallurgical processing.
    2. develop a pyrometallurgical process design and flowsheet for an ore given appropriate analytical data.
    3. describe pyrometallurgical processing, separation, metal extraction and recovery for candidate ore samples.
    4. identify, explain, and moderate environmental hazards of pyrometallurgical processing.


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  • MET 612 - Extractive Metallurgy Laboratory

    (1 unit)
    Laboratory experiences of current pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and extractive processing techniques used in ore identification, classification and extraction operations.

    Corequisite(s): MET 631 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and scope appropriate testing for characterization of standard mineral and mine samples.
    2. demonstrate standard hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy extractive processes on ores.
    3. analyze data obtained from extractive processes and characterize laboratory samples.
    4. summarize the experimental process, including experimental technique, data obtained, data analysis, and conclusions.
    5. identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental impacts in laboratory metallurgical processing.


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  • MET 631 - Hydrometallurgy

    (3 units)
    Quantitative and descriptive treatment of unit processes used and fundamentals of leaching, precipitation, electrolysis, both liquid and resin ion exchange, and purification of metals by low temperature methods. (MET 631 and MSE 631 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
    8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • MET 633 - Solution Mining, Heap Leach Design and Optimization

    (3 units)
    Engineering design and operations of metal extraction from low grade mineral deposits in a heap.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. supervise, manage, and identify geological deposits to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical heap leach tests.
    2. supervise, manage, and identify geological deposits to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical heap leach tests.
    3. compare and contrast lab metallurgical test work and data to determine the optimal heap leach design and flowsheet for an ore.
    4. understand and be able to communicate the principles, chemistry and physical properties of solution mining and heap leaching.
    5. identify heap leach operational problems with steps to improve metal recovery, reduce costs and ensure closure plans.
    6. identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental aspects of solution mining.


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  • MET 705 - Environmental Chemistry of Metals

    (3 units)
    Current practice in industry to eliminate metal waste from effluent streams. Chemistry and chemical reactions of metals and metal precipitates. Various treatment technologies in practice.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify common metal contaminants, sources, and regulations pertaining to them.
    2. describe basic aspects of metal speciation in aqueous solution.
    3. summarize treatment methods in current practice and identify appropriate mediations techniques for modern scenarios.


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  • MET 725 - Advanced Comminution

    (3 units)
    Advanced quantitative and descriptive treatment, the underlying theories and fundamentals of the unit operations used in sampling, liberation and sizing of ores.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. supervise, manage, and identify geological deposits to obtain a representative sample and select lab comminution (crushing and grinding) tests.
    2. compare and contrast lab metallurgical testwork and data to determine the optimal comminution design and flowsheet for an ore.
    3. demonstrate and be able to communicate the principles, chemistry, energy requirements and physical properties of comminution.
    4. identify comminution operational problems with steps to improve liberation, grinding, metal recovery, reduce costs and ensure closure plans.
    5. identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental aspects of comminution.


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  • MET 773 - Precious Metals

    (3 units)
    Examining the detailed extractive metallurgy for Precious Metals, a Nevada industry.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify geological deposits as ore by supervision and managing sampling to obtain a representative sample and select lab metallurgical tests for precious metals.
    2. compare and contrast lab metallurgical test work and data to determine the process design and flowsheet for an ore.
    3. understand and communicate the principles, chemistry and physical properties of precious metals ores for extraction and recovery.
    4. identify precious metals extraction process problems with steps to improve metal recovery, reduce costs and ensure closure plans.
    5. identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental aspects of precious metals processing.


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Microbiology
  

  • MICR 100 - Microbes and Society

    (3 units) CO4L

    Covers the role of microbes in our daily lives. Includes the role of microbes in the environment, food production, biotechnology and health as well as the positive and negative effects of microbes. Four laboratory experiences required.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or co-requisite.  Co-requisite: MATH 126 or higher.

     

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the structural characteristics of the major groups of microorganisms and outlining the diversity of microbial life.
    2. discuss the mechanisms of microbial growth and contrasting the methods used to control the growth of microorganisms.
    3. demonstrate how microorganisms are used in genetic engineering and biotechnology.
    4. identify foods that owe their existence to microbes and contrasting the role of microorganisms in food production and spoilage.
    5. outline how microbes are used in sanitation and waste removal, bioremediation, pollution, and water treatment.
    6. state the role of microorganisms in natural cycles and evaluating the role of microorganisms in health and disease.
    7. distinguish between specific and nonspecific forms of disease resistance in host organisms.
    8. perform basic microbiological laboratory techniques to generate and analyze data.


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  • MICR 200 - Profession of Microbiology

    (3 units) CO12
    Introduction to the fields of microbiology and immunology, including the scope of the field, career opportunities, critical thinking and analysis, writing, ethical questions in microbiology and science at large, and basic tools to access and evaluate the scientific literature. Class activities will include lectures, career talks, group projects, group discussions, writing assignments, and workshops.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize, articulate, and apply ethical principles to historical and contemporary ethical issues in science in general and in microbiology and immunology in particular. 
    2. communicate effectively in the fields of microbiology and immunology using writing, speaking, or multimedia for scholarly, professional, or creative purposes. 
    3. be critical consumers of information, engage in systematic research processes, including searches of the scientific literature, frame questions, read critically, and apply observational and experimental approaches to obtain information. 
    4. describe the various fields of microbiology, list careers in microbiology and immunology, plot trajectories to various careers and professions, prepare and evaluate resumes. 
    5. describe and evaluate basic concepts and issues in biosafety and biosecurity.


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  • MICR 276 - Introduction to Microbiology

    (3 units)
    Survey of the biology of microorganisms. Topics include microbial structure, physiology, genetics, and evolution; virology; and environmental microbiology.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201 . Corequisite(s): BIOL 191A .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate general knowledge of the various types of microorganisms known to exist and learn their general characteristics including cell morphology and physiology, taxonomy and environmental importance.
    2. be able to explain relationships and apply appropriate terminology relating to the structure, metabolism, genetics and ecology of microorganisms and viruses.
    3. explain principle of information flow within a cell, regulation of cellular activities and metabolic processes.
    4. explain principles of physical and chemical methods used in culturing and controlling growth of microorganisms.
    5. explain the mechanisms of inheritance of genetic information in microorganisms: the causes, consequences and uses of mutation; exchange and acquisition of genetic information.
    6. explain the interactions and impact of microorganisms in the environment including the principles of adaptation and natural selection; symbiosis; microbial recycling of resources: microbes transforming the environment.


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  • MICR 276L - Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory

    (2 units)
    Laboratory to accompany MICR 276, will include basic microbiological techniques, experimental design, data collection and analysis.

    Corequisite(s): MICR 276 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. perform basic microbiological skills including proper sterile technique, bacterial cell culture and identification, and microscopy skills.
    2. design and conduct scientific experiments using the scientific method.
    3. develop cognitive skills, including, a) formulating a clear, answerable question, b) developing a testable hypothesis, c) predicting results, and d) following an experimental protocol.
    4. develop analytical skills, including a) collecting and organizing data in a systematic fashion, b) presenting data in an appropriate form (graphs, tables, figures or descriptive paragraphs) c) assessing the validity of the data (including integrity and significance), and d) drawing appropriate conclusions based on the results.
    5. develop written and oral communications skills, including the discussion and presentation of lab results or findings.
    6. develop interpersonal and citizenry skills, a) working effectively in teams or groups so that the task, results , and analysis are shared, b) effectively managing time and tasks allowing concurrent and/or overlapping tasks to be done simultaneously, by individuals and with a group, and c) integrating knowledge and making informed judgments about microbiology in everyday life.


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  • MICR 290 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Research and/or readings in selected topics in microbiology and immunology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent required; freshmen or sophomore standing only.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. work independently in laboratory settings.
    2. demonstrate fundamental skills required for working in a research lab.
    3. demonstrate basic microbiological techniques, such as sterile technique, growing pure cell cultures, isolating cellular components, etc.
    4. demonstrate important safety skills for working in laboratory settings.
    5. research scientific literature.
    6. apply scientific publications to practical lab activities.


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  • MICR 300 - Medical Microbiology and Immunology

    (4 units)
    Medical bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology as they apply to infectious diseases in humans. Fundamental concepts of immunology and clinical immunology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 276 ; MICR 276L . Co-requisite: BIOL 300 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the proper use of microbial control methods and diagnostics when combating infectious diseases.
    2. relate infectious diseases to immunology, the importance of vaccines, and antibiotic resistance.
    3. discuss different disease-causing microbes and describe key factors associated with their pathogenicity.
    4. demonstrate the use of laboratory techniques, diagnostic methods and critical thinking in the context of identifying and differentiating microbes.
    5. recognize, articulate, and communicate, both orally and in writing, complex conceptual ideas related to microbial pathogenesis, infectious disease, and epidemiology.
    6. articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and current diversity and equity issues, and how they influence the prevalence/incidence of infectious diseases and the medically important microbes that cause them.


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  • MICR 301 - Microbial Physiology

    (3 units)
    Bioenergetics and metabolism of microorganisms, responses to their environment and other organisms, and biogenesis of their cellular components. 

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 276 ; MICR 276L .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and explain the structural and functional components of microbial cells. 
    2. describe the physiological features, metabolic processes, behavioral responses, and regulatory mechanisms of microbes.
    3. discuss a variety of biochemical pathways and how they contribute to the ubiquitous nature of microbes.
    4. discuss how environmental cues and signaling alter the cellular physiology of microbes.
    5. recall topics in microbial physiology, metabolism, and biochemistry, and apply this knowledge to solve problems.
    6. recognize, articulate, and communicate, both orally and in writing, complex conceptual ideas related to microbial physiology, metabolism, and biochemistry.


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  • MICR 350 - Microbial Genomics and Genetics

    (3 units)
    Genetic and genomic methods for dissecting processes related to pathogenesis and the evolution of pathogenic microbes. Computational tools for comparative analysis of microbial genomes.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 300 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate current literature on advanced microbial genomics and genetics.
    2. identify the genetic and evolutionary processes that give rise to diverse species of bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
    3. explain how the study of genomics has revolutionized our understanding of the microbial world, providing insights that impact human health, the environment, food production, and more.
    4. describe why genomic variability is key to the ability of microbial pathogens to cause disease, and also why this variability also provides a means to identify virulence factors and to track outbreaks.
    5. apply the basics of how to write high-quality scientific articles, a much sought-after skill in many career paths.


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  • MICR 401 - Microbial Diversity and Evolution

    (3 units)
    Commonalities of diverse microbes and their evolutionary interrelationships. Sequence-based detection of uncultured microbes, homology-based prediction of their metabolic and physiological potential, and application of phylogenetic analysis to classify them.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 276 ; MICR 276L .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. align sequences of protein or DNA and construct and interpret phylogenetic trees.
    2. describe the physiological and metabolic characteristics of diverse microbial taxa and the genetic determinants of those characteristics.
    3. outline and evaluate different approaches to characterize uncultivated microbes and complex microbial communities.


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  • MICR 405 - Microbial Food Biotechnology

    (3 units)
    Study of microbes used for production of food and microbial products used for food and industrial purposes. Study of microbes causing food spoilage and foodborne illnesses. Analysis of food quality control and preservation.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 251  or MICR 276  and MICR 276L .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. engage in independent inquiry through perusing current research literature for topics related to course material.
    2. critically read, interpret, and assess current literature in food microbiology.
    3. identify the historical, economic, cultural, and societal impacts of microbes used for production of food.
    4. identify environmental and processing factors that increase risks for food spoilage and understand how to implement surveillance for these factors and implement mitigation procedures.
    5. demonstrate transferable skills that are important for the students’ future, such as written communications.


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  • MICR 418 - Environmental Microbiology

    (3 units)
    Biology and ecology of microorganisms in natural and anthropogenic environments. Culture-based and molecular methods for detection, evaluation, and manipulation of microorganisms and their metabolism.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 276 and MICR 276L.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the metabolic activities of microorganisms in natural environments.
    2. express informed opinions of current events and ethical issues pertaining to changes in the environment.
    3. explain the advantages and disadvantages of methods that are used to assess the presence and activity of microorganisms in situ.
    4. engage in independent inquiry through perusing current research literature for topics related to course material.
    5. critically read, interpret, and assess current literature in environmental microbiology.


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  • MICR 425 - Human Virology

    (3 units) CO9, CO13
    Molecular biology, pathogenesis, and control of animal viruses.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; BIOL 190A . Corequisite(s): BCH 405 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate general knowledge of how viruses that infect humans replicate within cells, how the immune system interacts with viruses, how viral infections spread to other hosts, and how viruses are maintained in populations.
    2. identify and describe viral morphological structures.
    3. explain how different families of viruses replicate their genomes.
    4. describe how viruses are propagated, visualized, and studied within a research laboratory setting.
    5. describe how viruses interact with the immune system and will be able to explain how this relates to acute, chronic, and latent viral infections.
    6. explain why major viral pathogens like smallpox, influenza, and HIV cause such severe disease in humans.


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  • MICR 453 - Immunology

    (3 units)
    Organization, development, and regulation of the immune system, antibody structure and function, cellular and humoral effector mechanisms in immunity, and immunologic mechanisms in disease. (BIOL 453 and MICR 453 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300  or BIOL 315 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the various innate immune mechanisms that provide initial defense against pathogenic organisms.
    2. describe how innate immunity provides the signals for initiating adaptive immunity.
    3. describe the development of T and B lymphocytes, and explain the genetic basis for generation of antigen receptor diversity.
    4. compare and contrast the recognition of antigen by T and B lymphocytes, and define the role of the major histocompatibility complex.
    5. discuss the role of cell-mediated and humoral immune defense mechanisms against pathogens.
    6. describe how microbes avoid immune defenses, and describe various primary and acquired immunodeficiencies.
    7. demonstrate understanding of the principles of allergy and hypersensitivity diseases, autoimmunity, transplantation, immunoregulation, tumor immunology, and vaccination.


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  • MICR 454 - Immunology Laboratory

    (2 units)
    Laboratory exercises focused on the applications of current immunological techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 300 . Corequisite(s): MICR 453 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply theoretical concepts presented in the Immunology lecture course (MICR 453) to practice in a laboratory setting.
    2. perform experiments illustrating methodology in immunological techniques.
    3. apply the appropriate approaches to analyze data and appraise experimental results.
    4. prepare written reports that comply with standard scientific formats.


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  • MICR 467 - Special Topics in Microbiology and Immunology

    (1 to 3 units)
    Selected advanced contemporary topics in microbiology or immunology not covered in other courses. May be repeated when course content differs. Credit allowed toward MMI major or minor with departmental permission.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 276  and MICR 276L .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of a specialized topic in the area of microbiology.
    2. read and analyze current literature, including primary research.
    3. communicate verbally or in writing at an advanced level of competency as assessed by a verbal presentation and/or written report the significance of current topic as presented in the course.


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  • MICR 470 - Microbial Pathogenesis

    (3 units)
    Molecular and cellular mechanism of microbial promotion of disease, along with host defense systems, and the indispensable and beneficial roles of microbes in human health.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 300 ; BIOL 315 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the diverse molecular mechanisms used by pathogens to invade mammalian hosts.
    2. describe the range of toxins produced by pathogenic bacteria and the molecular mechanisms they use to deliver these toxins to mammalian hosts.
    3. describe the molecular mechanisms pathogenic microbes use to evade the mammalian host immune response.


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  • MICR 476 - Cancer Immunobiology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the mechanisms of cancer development and treatment. Topics include mechanisms of carcinogenesis and neoplastic transformation, immune system and tumor surveillance and treatment options.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 315 . Recommended Preparation: BIOL 453 ; CHEM 241 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MICR 483 - Infectious Diseases

    (3 units) CO11, CO14
    The pathobiology of microbes, immunology, epidemiology, and public health issues of infectious diseases.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 300 ; ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing. Corequisite(s): MICR 350 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically read, interpret, and assess current literature in human infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
    2. identify the historical, economic, cultural, and societal impacts of critical issues in infectious diseases.
    3. identify, analyze, and interpret connections between localized events relating to infectious diseases and their global contexts.
    4. develop a research plan, policy suggestion, or proposal based on literature research and communicate their results orally and in writing, following scholarly standards in molecular microbiology and immunology.
    5. develop transferable skills that are important for the students’ future, such as written and oral communications.


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  • MICR 484 - Explorations in Microbiology

    (3 units)
    Topics in environmental and applied microbiology: species discovery, genome-scale investigation, interspecies and host-viral relationships, production of metabolites and enzymes, and biodegradation.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 300  or MICR 301 . 

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically read, interpret, and assess current literature in environmental and applied microbiology.
    2. debate the value of microbiological discoveries, inventions, and research proposals in the context of geography, history, costs, and scientific paradigms.
    3. draw upon microbiological literature and data and knowledge of experimental approaches to develop a research proposal and communicate it orally and in writing according to scholarly standards.
    4. demonstrate transferable skills such as attentive reading, articulate discourse, clear and concise writing, and engaging oral presentation.


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  • MICR 487 - Problems in Infection and Immunity

    (1 to 3 units)
    Research and/or seminar-oriented elective in either bacteriology, immunology, mycology or virology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. work independently in laboratory settings.
    2. demonstrate fundamental skills required for working in a research lab.
    3. demonstrate basic microbiological techniques, such as sterile technique, growing pure cell cultures, isolating cellular components, etc.
    4. demonstrate important safety skills for working in laboratory settings.
    5. research scientific literature.
    6. apply scientific publications to practical lab activities.


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  • MICR 490 - Independent Study

    (1 to 4 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. work independently in laboratory settings.
    2. demonstrate fundamental skills required for working in a research lab.
    3. demonstrate basic microbiological techniques, such as sterile technique, growing pure cell cultures, isolating cellular components, etc.
    4. demonstrate important safety skills for working in laboratory settings.
    5. research scientific literature.
    6. apply scientific publications to practical lab activities.


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  • MICR 496 - Senior Thesis I

    (3 units)

    Original directed research in microbiology and immunology or related field culminating in an oral presentation and written thesis outline. Limited to Molecular Microbiology and Immunology majors.

    Prerequisite(s); MICR 300; MICR 350; MICR 490 at least 3 units; Senior Standing; Honors program; Molecular Microbiology and Immunology major with at least a 3.0 GPA in the major; instructor/department permission.

    NOTE: This course is designed for students completing a B.S. majoring in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology that are enrolled in the Honors program. A research project for a senior thesis will take at least two semesters to complete, therefore, this course will be followed by MICR 497 Senior Thesis II.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply their cumulative theoretical and practical knowledge related to microbiology and immunology to articulate an original research question to pursue in a research project.
    2. design a research project using the technology and tools available to them that includes a testable hypothesis and appropriate experimental objectives.
    3. demonstrate critical thinking and research skills relevant to their chosen topic, including the recording of data and/or findings.
    4. articulate verbally or in writing an understanding of their research area.


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  • MICR 497 - Senior Thesis II

    (3 units)

    Continuation of independent research project initiated in MICR 496. Original directed research in microbiology and immunology or related field culminating in an oral presentation and written thesis. Limited to Molecular Microbiology and Immunology majors.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 496; Senior Standing; Honors program; Molecular Microbiology and Immunology major with at least a 3.0 GPA in the major; instructor/department permission.

    NOTE: This course is designed for students completing a B.S. majoring in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology that are enrolled in the Honors program.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply their cumulative theoretical and practical knowledge related to microbiology and immunology to engage in an ongoing original research project.
    2. design a research project that includes a testable hypothesis and appropriate experimental objectives by completing a project or structured experience of practical significance.
    3. demonstrate an ability to work independently under the supervision of a faculty member in a research environment.
    4. communicate the results of senior thesis research orally and in written format appropriate for microbiological and immunological research.


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  • MICR 601 - Microbial Diversity and Evolution

    (3 units)
    Commonalities of diverse microbes and their evolutionary interrelationships. Sequence-based detection of uncultured microbes, homology-based prediction of their metabolic and physiological potential, and application of phylogenetic analysis to classify them.

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 276 ; MICR 276L .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. align sequences of protein or DNA and construct and interpret phylogenetic trees.
    2. describe the physiological and metabolic characteristics of diverse microbial taxa and the genetic determinants of those characteristics.
    3. outline and evaluate different approaches to characterize uncultivated microbes and complex microbial communities.
    4. demonstrate synthesis of the current literature focused on a microbial diversity or microbial evolution research topic, and demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication of this topic.


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  • MICR 625 - Human Virology

    (3 units)
    Course will cover molecular biology, pathogenesis, and control of animal viruses.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate general knowledge of how viruses that infect humans replicate within cells, how the immune system interacts with viruses, how viral infections spread to other hosts, and how viruses are maintained in populations.
    2. identify and describe viral morphological structures.
    3. explain how different families of viruses replicate their genomes.
    4. describe how viruses are propagated, visualized, and studied within a research laboratory setting.
    5. describe how viruses interact with the immune system and will be able to explain how this relates to acute, chronic, and latent viral infections.
    6. explain why major viral pathogens like smallpox, influenza, and HIV cause such severe disease in humans.
    7. demonstrate an advanced understanding of viral infection and disease along with being able to understand the methods and conclusions from current viral research publications.


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  • MICR 653 - Immunology

    (3 units)
    Organization, development, and regulation of the immune system, antibody structure and function, cellular and humoral effector mechanisms in immunity, and immunologic mechanisms in disease. (BIOL 653 and MICR 653 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the various innate immune mechanisms that provide initial defense against pathogenic organisms.
    2. explain how innate immunity provides the signals for initiating adaptive immunity.
    3. describe the development of T and B lymphocytes, and explain the genetic basis for generation of antigen receptor diversity.
    4. compare and contrast the recognition of antigen by T and B lymphocytes, and define the role of the major histocompatibility complex.
    5. discuss the role of cell-mediated and humoral immune defense mechanisms against pathogens.
    6. describe how microbes avoid immune defenses, and describe various primary and acquired immunodeficiencies.
    7. demonstrate understanding of the principles of allergy and hypersensitivity diseases, autoimmunity, transplantation, immunoregulation, tumor immunology, and vaccination.
    8. prepare a research paper on a topic in basic or clinical immunology using recent references from the primary immunology research literature.


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  • MICR 654 - Immunology Laboratory

    (2 units)
    Laboratory exercises focused on the applications of current immunological techniques.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Corequisite(s): MICR 653 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply theoretical concepts presented in the Immunology lecture course (MICR 653) to practice in a laboratory setting.
    2. perform experiments illustrating methodology in immunological techniques.
    3. apply the appropriate approaches to analyze data and appraise experimental results.
    4. prepare written reports that comply with standard scientific formats.
    5. review and interpret the primary immunological literature by writing a research paper on a current immunological method and its application. 


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  • MICR 670 - Microbial Pathogenesis

    (3 units)
    Molecular and cellular mechanism of microbial promotion of disease, along with host defense systems, and the indispensable and beneficial roles of microbes in human health.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the diverse molecular mechanisms used by pathogens to invade mammalian hosts.
    2. describe the range of toxins produced by pathogenic bacteria and the molecular mechanisms they use to deliver these toxins to mammalian hosts.
    3. describe the molecular mechanisms pathogenic microbes use to evade the mammalian host immune response.
    4. do independent literature research on a current topic in microbial pathogenesis and critically evaluate that literature.
    5. develop transferable skills that are important for the students’ future, in particular written communication.


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  • MICR 676 - Cancer Immunobiology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the mechanisms of cancer development and treatment. Topics include mechanisms of carcinogenesis and neoplastic transformation, immune system and tumor surveillance and treatment options.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the molecular and biochemical basis for cancer.
    2. summarize how cancer develops and metastasizes.
    3. compare and contrast the different ways that cancer is diagnosed and treated.
    4. describe the immune response to cancer and summarize how cancer evades immunity.
    5. compare and contrast the different immunotherapeutic strategies used to control cancer.
    6. analyze and interpret data published in scientific journal articles.


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  • MICR 687 - Problems in Infection and Immunity

    (1 to 3 units)
    Research and/or seminar-oriented elective in either bacteriology, immunology, mycology or virology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. work independently in laboratory settings.
    2. demonstrate fundamental skills required for working in a research lab.
    3. demonstrate basic microbiological techniques, such as sterile technique, growing pure cell cultures, isolating cellular components, etc.
    4. demonstrate important safety skills for working in laboratory settings.
    5. research scientific literature.
    6. apply scientific publications to practical lab activities.


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  • MICR 700 - Biotechnology Today and Tomorrow

    (2 units)
    Current concepts and methodologies in advanced biotechnology. Topics cover roles of microbes, plants, and animals for applied, basic, and medical applications.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. think critically and apply scientific thinking skills.
    2. apply quantitative reasoning to scientific processes.
    3. apply course content to solve real-world problems.
    4. develop transferable skills that are important for the students’ future, such as how to learn.


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  • MICR 780 - Introductory Cellular Immunology

    (3 units)
    Basic concepts of cellular immunology including immunoglobulin structure, products of the major histocompatibility complex, lymphocyte activation and differentiation and mechanisms of damage mediated by the immune system.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the various innate immune mechanisms that provide initial defense against pathogenic organisms.
    2. describe how innate immunity provides the signals for initiating adaptive immunity.
    3. describe the development of T and B lymphocytes, and explain the genetic basis for generation of antigen receptor diversity.
    4. compare and contrast the recognition of antigen by T and B lymphocytes, and define the role of the major histocompatibility complex.
    5. discuss the role of cell-mediated and humoral immune defense mechanisms against pathogens.
    6. describe how microbes avoid immune defenses, and describe various primary and acquired immunodeficiencies.
    7. demonstrate understanding of the principles of allergy and hypersensitivity diseases, autoimmunity, transplantation, immunoregulation, tumor immunology, and vaccination.


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  • MICR 790 - Graduate Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Reports and presentations by students and faculty on topics of interest in microbiology and immunology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Biochemistry M.S. or Ph.D. or Cell and Molecular Biology M.S. or Ph.D. or Biotechnology, M.S. or Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Ph.D. program.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically analyze scientific presentations on recent findings in microbiology and immunology research.
    2. summarize research methods used in microbiology and immunology that have been communicated during seminar.
    3. identify key components that make up an organized scientific presentation and effectively present their research to an academic audience.


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  • MICR 793 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Laboratory and/or literature study in a specialized area.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. systematically collect, record, and analyze data.
    2. identify sources of error, interpret the results, and reach logical conclusions.
    3. appropriately format and organize data into tables, graphs, and charts for presentation and publication.
    4. differentiate between fact and opinion, recognize and evaluate author bias and rhetoric.
    5. develop inferential skills, recognize logical fallacies and faulty reasoning, and make decisions and judgments by drawing logical conclusions using sound quantitative and statistical-based reasoning.


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Military Science
  

  • MIL 101 - Introduction to the Army

    (1 unit)
    Course focuses on introducing Cadets to the Army, critical thinking, and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and analyze an ethical issue in context to the United States Army.
    2. demonstrate a basic knowledge of US Military Customs, Courtesies and Traditions.
    3. write coherently and observe the standards of academic English.
    4. identify the three types of learners: Visual, Auditory, and Tactile/ Kinesthetic.
    5. improve the physical and psychological health, resiliency of the Soldiers, their Families and Department of the Army Civilians.
    6. demonstrate an understanding of the goal setting process and identify key points that underlie setting effective goals and how to implement a time management plan.
    7. define Critical Thinking and utilize Critical Thinking Skills to analyze the logic and reason of a written article.


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  • MIL 101L - Military Science Lab and Physical Training I

    (1 unit)
    Basic squad level tactics.Physical fitness, organizational and time management skills foundational for success in Military Science. Required for contracted cadets.

    Corequisite(s): MIL 101 .

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. The learning objectives of this Course is for Cadets to practice developing, participating in, and leading training & Physical Fitness. The Physical Fitness training is intended to prepare MSI Cadets to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) by having them conduct a regular comprehensive fitness regimen that is in line with Army Field Manual 7-22. The weekly Applied Leadership Lab Practicum is intended to allow Cadets time to plan, develop, and rehearse assigned portions of the Applied Leadership Labs that will be delivered or conducted with other participating Cadets. Through dedicated time and access to instructors/facilitators the Cadets will develop confidence in their ability to lead, develop or be part of a team through training. This also enables the Cadet to practice communication skills to explain what they want to occur and implement the training they develop. This will lead to an understanding of training management at the small unit level.


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