• MOLB 4460: Microbial Physiol

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies life processes of microbes as mediated by their structures acting in consort, in response to changing environments. Dual listed with MOLB 5460; cross listed with MICR 4460. Prerequisites: MOLB 2010 and two semesters of biochemistry.
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• MOLB 4480: Micro Phys Met Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces techniques and strategies involved in the study of physiological and metabolic phenomena in microbes. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in, or prior completion of, MOLB 4460 or equivalent. (Normally offered fall semester)
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• MOLB 4485: Computers in Biology

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prepares students to use existing internet resources as research tools in biology without the need to write or install software. Topics include literature searching, multiple sequence alignment and phylogenetic tree construction, primer design, protein homology modeling, and the use of model organism databases. Dual listed with MOLB 5485. Prerequisites: MOLB 3000 and 3610 or 4610 or LIFE 3600.
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• MOLB 4490: Microbial Gen Exp

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides theoretical background and hands-on experience in biochemical, spectroscopy, DNA microarray, and bioinformatics techniques used to study bacterial physiology. Measures and analyzes changes in physiological parameters as well as changes in patterns of gene expression in Rhodobacter r sphaeroides in response to environmental conditions. Dual listed with MOLB 5490; Cross listed with MICR 4490. Prerequisites: MOLB 4460/5460 or MICR 3000 plus MOLB 4610/5610 (the latter may be concurrent).
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• MOLB 4495: Bioinformatics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Course topics will range from classic algorithms in bioinformatics like multiple sequence alignment and phylogenetic tree construction to problems of functional analysis, including computational genomics, gene expression, protein structure, and systems biology analyses. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. dual listed with MOLB5495.
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• MOLB 4510: Intro Virology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Prokaryotic and eukaryotic viruses as infectious agents and models for modern molecular biology. Examines concepts and principles of pathogenesis, host response and the regulation of virus-host interactions. Genome organization, structure and replication will be examined within the context of the co-evolution of virus and host. Cross listed with MICR 4510. Dual listed with MOLB 5510. Prerequisites: MOLB 3610 or 4600 plus 4610.
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• MOLB 4520: Pub Health in Dev Countries

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Fundamental principles and practices of of public health systems in developing countries will be presented including epidemiology, etiology, integrated management, will be presented within the context of globalization, climate change, and socio-economic, political and cultural constraints. Principles will be illustrated by case studies of major health issues in an interdisciplinary, holistic manner. Cross listed with HLSC 4520. Prerequisite: LIFE 1010, junior or senior or graduate standing.
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• MOLB 4530: Pub Health Exp Dev Countries

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A 3 week inter-semester service learning experience in a developing country. Students will participate, in collaboration with in-country healthcare professionals, in a defined public health education and research program designed to address major public health challenges. Students will gain a global perspective within the cultural context of the developing nation. Cross listed with HLSC 4530. Prerequisites: HLSC/MOLB 4520.
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• MOLB 4540: Microbial Div & Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces the diversity and ecology of soil microbes through an integrated lecture and laboratory course. Emphasis on molecular approaches to analyzing microbial diversity and evolution, and student-directed experimental design. Provides a continuum of realistic research experiences in molecular microbial ecology, from field work to evolutionary analysis of DNA sequence data. Cross listed with MICR/SOIL 4540. Dual listed with MOLB/SOIL/ECOL 5540. Prerequisites: MOLB 2210.
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• MOLB 4600: Advanced Biochemistry

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  First course of comprehensive two-semester sequence for all biological and physical science majors. Students wishing to acquire laboratory experience in biochemistry should enroll in Molecular Biology laboratory pods. Dual listed with MOLB5600. Prerequisites: CHE2300 or CHEM2340 or 2440. (Normally offered fall semester.)
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