Microbiology, Faculty of Science

MICB_V: Microbiology

Some MICB_V courses are credit-excluded with each other or courses offered by other departments. Students should consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult


  1. MICB_V 201 (3) Introductory Environmental Microbiology

    Prokaryotic diversity and the impact and applications of bacterial and archaeal metabolic, genetic, and growth processes in environmental contexts. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, BIOL 200, SCIE 001. For students with BIOL 112, CHEM 121 is recommended.

  2. MICB_V 202 (3) Introductory Medical Microbiology and Immunology

    Introduction to cellular and humoral immune responses, the properties of viruses and the principles of bacterial pathogenesis. (Consult the Credit Exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar.) [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, BIOL 200, BMEG 245, MICB 201, SCIE 001.

  3. MICB_V 203 (1) Basic Microbiology Laboratory

    Procedures and principles associated with isolation, characterization and handling of microorganisms. Intended for students requiring a basic microbiology laboratory course. [1*-3-1*] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, SCIE 001.

  4. MICB_V 205 (3) Fundamental Data Science in Microbiology and Immunology

    Foundations in data science course that incorporates the use of biological data science tools to perform survey-level analysis of microbiology and immunology datasets. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: DSCI 100. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  5. MICB_V 211 (3) Foundations of Microbiology

    Prokaryotic diversity and the impact and applications of microbial metabolic, genetic, and growth processes in environmental contexts. Bacteria-human interactions in health and disease, mode of action of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, virulence factors of bacteria, and host response to infection. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: Either (a) all of BIOL 112, CHEM 121 or (b) one of BIOL 200, BMEG 245, SCIE 001.

  6. MICB_V 212 (3) Introductory Immunology & Virology

    Innate and adaptive immune responses to bacterial and viral pathogens, autoimmunity, allergies and graft rejection; virus structure, replication cycles, pathogenesis and vaccines; data analysis of foundational immunology and virology experiments. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, BIOL 200, BMEG 245, SCIE 001.

  7. MICB_V 301 (3) Microbial Ecophysiology

    Dynamics and control of prokaryotic cellular processes in response to the biotic and abiotic environment including metabolic interactions and metabolic cooperation between microorganisms. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: Either (a) one of MICB 211, MICB 201 and one of BIOL 201, BIOC 202, BIOC 203; or (b) BIOT 380.

  8. MICB_V 302 (3) Immunology

    Mechanisms of innate and adaptive immune responses. Hematopoiesis, development of T and B lymphocytes, leukocyte migration, antigen processing/presentation and the major histocompatibility complex, immune responses against pathogens, and diseases associated with aberrant immune responses. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: One of MICB 212, MICB 202.

  9. MICB_V 306 (3) Molecular Virology

    Introduction to virus structure and replication. Detailed examination of selected viruses including polio, HIV and cancer-causing retroviruses. Development of vaccines and anti-viral drugs, the use of virus vectors to cure genetic diseases. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: One of MICB 212, MICB 202, BIOT 380.

  10. MICB_V 308 (3) Paradigms in Bacterial Pathogenesis

    Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis including adherence, invasion, intracellular survival, toxins, host defenses and microbial evasion strategies, antibiotics, and vaccines. Introduction to experimental approaches used to study bacterial pathogens. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) one of MICB 211, MICB 202 and one of BIOL 201, BIOC 202, BIOC 203; or (b) BIOT 380.

  11. MICB_V 322 (3) Molecular Microbiology Laboratory

    Aseptic handling and characterization of microbes, growth properties, enzyme assays, protein analysis and plasmid isolation. Restricted to students in Microbiology and Immunology specializations. [2-4-0] Prerequisites: MICB 211 (or 201).Co-requisites: All of BIOL 200, BIOL 201 (or BIOC 202 or 203), CHEM 233, and MICB 212 (or 202).

  12. MICB_V 323 (3) Molecular Immunology and Virology Laboratory

    Genetic manipulations of bacteria, introductory immunological and virological procedures, tissue culture. Restricted to students in Microbiology and Immunology specializations. [2-4-0] Prerequisite: [MICB322]

  13. MICB_V 325 (3) Analysis of Microbial Genes and Genomes

    Genetic, molecular biological and bioinformatic approaches for the analysis of microbial genomes, gene structure-function and gene expression with emphasis on bacteria. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of MICB 211, MICB 201, BIOL 234.

  14. MICB_V 353 (1) Food Microbiology Laboratory

    Procedures and principles associated with isolation, enumeration, characterization and handling of microorganisms. Restricted to students registered in the Food Science program. [1-2-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 112, MICB 211, MICB 201, SCIE 001.

  15. MICB_V 398 (3) Co-operative Work Placement I

    Work experience. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail Prerequisite: Either (a) one of MICB 211, MICB 201 and one of MICB 212, MICB 202; or (b) BIOT 380. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  16. MICB_V 399 (3) Co-operative Work Placement II

    Work experience. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail Prerequisite: MICB 398. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  17. MICB_V 401 (3) Environmental Microbiology Laboratory

    Microbiological analysis of environmental samples using culture-dependent and culture-independent methods. [2-4-0] Prerequisite: MICB 322 and MICB 301.

  18. MICB_V 402 (3) Advanced Immunology

    Molecular basis of lymphocyte development, activation and adhesion; immunogenetics and the major histocompatibility complex. Consult the credit exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section of the calendar. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: One of MICB 302, BIOT 380. If MICB 302 is used as the prerequisite for MICB 402, students are required to take one of the following as a corequisite: BIOL 234, BIOL 335, MICB 325.

  19. MICB_V 404 (3) Topics in Molecular Bacterial Pathogenesis

    A lecture/discussion/library research course. Topics such as antibiotic resistance, pathogen genomics; host-pathogen interactions; evolution of pathogens; host responses to infection, invasive mechanisms, resistance mechanisms. [1-0-4] Prerequisite: MICB 302 and one of MICB 308, MICB 408.

  20. MICB_V 405 (3) Bioinformatics

    Computational methods to analyze genome and protein sequences to derive structural and functional information. Related topics in functional genomics. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: One of MICB 301, MICB 325, BIOC 302, BIOC 303, BIOL 335, BIOT 380.

  21. MICB_V 406 (3) Topics in Molecular Virology

    Presentations, library research, paper reviews, class discussions about current research in virology. Topics such as molecular targets in viral therapy; chronic viral infection; virus-host cell interaction. [1-0-4] Prerequisite: MICB 306.

  22. MICB_V 407 (3) Viral Infections in Humans.

    Interactions between viruses and humans; pathogenesis; persistence and viral oncogenesis; virological diagnosis and treatment. (Consult the Credit Exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar.) [3-0-0] Prerequisite: MICB306

  23. MICB_V 408 (3) Advanced Bacterial Pathogenesis

    Current and emerging themes in bacterial pathogenesis including cellular microbiology, bacterial cell biology processes and their role in virulence including secretion systems to deliver virulence factors and immune evasion strategies employed by pathogens. Development of antibiotics and resistance to antibiotics. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: MICB 308.

  24. MICB_V 412 (3) Topics in Immunological Research

    Presentations, library research, paper reviews and class discussion on selected areas of advanced molecular and cellular immunological research. [1-0-4] Prerequisite: [MICB302] AND [MICB402, MEDG410]

  25. MICB_V 413 (3) Topics in Microbiome Research

    Critical examination and discussion of contemporary research literature concerning the impact of host-associated microbiomes on host development, health and disease with a focus on humans. Priority given to students in Microbiology and Immunology specializations. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 302 and one of MICB 308, MICB 325, BIOL 335; or (b) BIOT 380. And fourth-year standing in Science.

  26. MICB_V 418 (3) Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

    Exploitation of microbial and animal cells for the industrial production of chemicals ranging from alcohol to therapeutic proteins. Genetic manipulation of cellular characteristics, fermentation methods, patenting and governmental approval processes. [3-0-0] Corequisite: One of BIOL 335, MICB 325, BIOT 380.

  27. MICB_V 421 (3) Experimental Microbiology

    Research in microbial physiology and molecular genetics. Guided and independent laboratory projects are developed. [2-4-0] Prerequisite: One of MICB 323, BIOT 380.

  28. MICB_V 425 (3) Microbial Ecological Genomics

    Intrinsic and extrinsic forces driving prokaryotic genome evolution. Gene transfer; microbial species concepts; community genome structure, function and dynamics; ecological impacts of microbial genome diversity. Emphasis on problem solving and experimental design. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL 335, MICB 325, BIOT 380.

  29. MICB_V 430 (3-6) Seminar in Microbiological Literature

    Student seminars on selected papers from the microbiological literature. Compulsory for Honours students. Major students may enrol with permission of the department head. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  30. MICB_V 447 (3) Experimental Molecular Biology

    A laboratory course with a choice of independent, supervised research projects. Students develop protocols to carry out investigation of selected molecular biology problems. [2-4-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) BIOT 380 or (b) MICB 323 or (c) all of MICB 322, MICB 398.

  31. MICB_V 448 (3-6) Directed Research

    A library (3 credits) or laboratory (3 or 6 credits) project. Requires permission of the Undergraduate Advisor. The results are presented in a written report to be reviewed by oral examination. Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 323 or (b) all of MICB 322, MICB 399. The credit value for this course will be determined in consultation with the student prior to the registration.

  32. MICB_V 449 (6) Research Problem

    A laboratory investigation in the final year of the Honours program. The results are presented in a written report, to be reviewed by oral examination. Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 323 or (b) all of MICB 322, MICB 399.

  33. MICB_V 471 (3) Laboratory Research in Microbiology and Immunology

    A team-based laboratory research experience in microbiology and immunology. [2-4-0] Prerequisite: One of MICB 323, BIOT 380.

  34. MICB_V 475 (3) Data Science Research in Microbiology and Immunology

    A team-based data science research experience in microbiology and immunology. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 322 and one of MICB 325, BIOL 335; or (b) BIOT 380.

  35. MICB_V 498 (3) Co-operative Work Placement III

    Work experience. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail Prerequisite: Either (a) MICB 399 or (b) BIOT 380. and completion of two co-op work terms. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  36. MICB_V 499 (3) Co-operative Work Placement IV

    Work experience in an industrial research setting, taken during the Winter Session (Term 1) of fifth year. Restricted to students admitted to the Co-operative Education Program in the Biotechnology or Microbiology and Immunology specializations. Pass/Fail Prerequisite: MICB 498. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  37. MICB_V 502 (3) Advanced Immunogenetics

    Consult the Credit Exclusion List in the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  38. MICB_V 505 (3) Molecular Microbiology

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  39. MICB_V 506 (3-6) Microbiological and Immunological Research

    Developing, discussing, and undertaking research projects. Oral communication skills, peer review skills, scientific ethics, and the ability to critically evaluate papers in the literature. To be taken only with permission of the department head. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  40. MICB_V 507 (3) Topics in Molecular Pathogenesis and Immunology

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  41. MICB_V 520 (1-6) Topics in Microbiology, Immunology and Virology

    Selected topics in a specific area within Microbiology, Immunology and Virology. May be taken more than once for credit with permission of the department. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  42. MICB_V 530 (3) Student Seminars in Microbiology, Immunology and Virology

    Student seminars on selected papers from the microbiology, immunology and virology literature. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  43. MICB_V 548 (6) Directed Studies on an Approved Problem

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  44. MICB_V 549 (18) M.Sc. Thesis

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  45. MICB_V 649 (0) Doctoral Dissertation

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.


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