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.

Prerequisite(s): Microbiology & Immunology Major

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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