Explores fungal genetics, genomics, and physiology using plant pathogenic fungi and model systems to understand plant/fungal interactions.
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PLANTS, PARASITES, AND PEOPLE explores the interaction between society and plant-associated microbes, covering topics like the Irish potato famine, pesticides, and genetically engineered organisms.
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The workload is generally light, consisting of weekly quizzes, three midterms, and self-directed lab assignments. Reviewers note that attendance is mandatory for participation, but the exams and quizzes are considered straightforward if students review the material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GENETICS 699
Special Problems
1–3 creditsGENETICS 699 is a special problems course allowing students to conduct individual advanced work in a specific area of Genetics under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GENETICS 990
Research
1–12 creditsGENETICS 990 is a research course where students conduct independent laboratory research under faculty supervision to prepare a graduate thesis.
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M&ENVTOX 990
Research
1–9 creditsM&ENVTOX 990 is a graduate research course where students conduct independent research and writing under faculty supervision.
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This course trains students in scientific problem-solving and critical data analysis through the discussion of scholarly papers and contemporary topics in microbiology.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026MICROBIO 699
Special Problems
1–4 creditsMICROBIO 699 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct advanced microbiology research under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMICROBIO 731
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1 creditsMICROBIO 731 is a seminar reviewing microbiological subjects and reporting on research work.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026MICROBIO 875
Special Topics
1–4 creditsMICROBIO 875 covers specialized subject matter of current interest to graduate students.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleMICROBIO 990
Research
1–9 creditsMICROBIO 990 is a research course involving full lab and literature review of a microbiology problem, leading to thesis preparation and publication.
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MM&I 699
Directed Study
1–3 creditsDirected study offering independent research in medical microbiology and immunology for undergraduates under faculty supervision.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMM&I 901
Seminar
1 creditsMM&I 901 is a graduate-level seminar series led by MMI faculty members.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMM&I 990
Research and Thesis
1–12 creditsMM&I 990 is a research and thesis course where students conduct independent novel science research under faculty guidance, measured by first-authored peer-reviewed publication.
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PLPATH 299
Independent Study
1–3 creditsPLPATH 299 is an independent study course involving research work in Plant Pathology under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sampleIntroduction to plant pathology covering the economic importance, symptoms, causes, and control methods of representative plant diseases.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PLPATH 699
Special Problems
1–5 creditsPLPATH 699 is a special problems course offering individual advanced work in Plant Pathology under faculty guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePLPATH 990
Research
1–9 creditsPLPATH 990 is a research course for graduate thesis preparation under faculty supervision.
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