Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
26 courses · UC Irvine · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
M&MG 200A Research in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 2-12
Individual research supervised by a particular professor.
M&MG 200B Research in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 2-12
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 200A with a minimum grade of B-
Individual research supervised by a particular professor.
M&MG 200C Research in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 2-12
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 200B with a minimum grade of B-
Individual research supervised by a particular professor.
M&MG 200R Research in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics for First-Year Students
- Units
- 2-12
Independent research within the laboratories of graduate training faculty in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics for first-year Ph.D. students.
M&MG 201A Research topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 1
Seminars presented by graduate students and faculty of the Department which explore research topics in specialized areas of microbiology and molecular genetics. Opportunity for students to gain experience in the organization, critical evaluation, and oral presentation of current research developments.
M&MG 201B Research topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 201A with a minimum grade of B-
Seminars presented by graduate students and faculty of the Department which explore research topics in specialized areas of microbiology and molecular genetics. Oppurtunity for students to gain experience in the organization, critical evaluation, and oral presentation of current research developments.
M&MG 201C Research topics in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 201B with a minimum grade of B-
Seminars presented by graduate students and faculty of the Department which explore research topics in specialized areas of microbiology and molecular genetics. Oppurtunity for students to gain experience in the organization, critical evaluation, and oral presentation of current research developments.
M&MG 203A Advanced Studies in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 1
Organized within each laboratory group, one to four hours. Advanced study in areas related to faculty research interests. Involves small group study based on readings, discussions, and guest speakers. May be conducted as journal clubs.
M&MG 203B Advanced Studies in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 203A
Organized within each laboratory group, one to four hours. Advanced study in areas related to faculty research interests. Involves small group study based on readings, discussions, and guest speakers. May be conducted as journal clubs.
M&MG 203C Advanced Studies in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 203B with a minimum grade of B-
Organized within each laboratory group, one to four hours. Advanced study in areas related to faculty research interests. Involves small group study based on readings, discussions, and guest speakers. May be conducted as journal clubs.
M&MG 206 Regulation of Gene Expression
- Units
- 4
Aspects of gene expression including the organization of the eukaryotic nucleus in terms of protein-nucleic acid interaction (i.e., chromatin and chromosome structure); the enzymology and regulation of RNA transcription and pre-mRNA processing in eukaryotes; mechanisms of RNAi and translation.
M&MG 210A Medical Microbiology
- Units
- 4-6
Biology of microbial pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites) as foundation for subsequent study of infectious diseases. Topics: molecular basis of microbial pathogenesis; clinical presentation and epidemiology; diagnostic testing; antimicrobial therapy; prevention strategies. Format: lectures, laboratory, clinical cases, liveclasstech interactive questions.
M&MG 215B Integrative Immunology II
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- PHYSIO 215 with a minimum grade of B+
Lectures and student presentations of primary literature. Focuses on advanced topics and cutting edge technologies in modern immunology. Combination of didactic lectures and student-led journal article discussion.
M&MG 221 Immunopathogenic Mechanisms of Disease
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- M&MG 215. Recommended: M&MG 215
- Corequisite
- Recommended: M&MG 215
Examination of the mechanisms underlying disease states mediated by immune dysregulation including mechanisms of immune evasion by cancer, diseases mediated by cytokine dysregulation, role of the microbiome of the GI tract and of other disease sites, and adoptive T-cell (CAR-T-cells).
M&MG 222 Molecular Pathogenesis of Microbial Infections
- Units
- 4
Features lectures by faculty on the molecular aspects of microbial pathogenesis, highlighting both microbe and cellular functions. In addition to lectures, students review papers and discuss them. There will be two written exams, one on viruses and one on microbes.
M&MG 225 Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease
- Units
- 3
Provides an overview of the molecular mechanisms of human diseases, including neurologic, hematologic, neoplastic, and infectious diseases. Students gain an understanding of these mechanisms, as well as models of human diseases.
M&MG 230 Topics in Stem Cells
- Units
- 2-4
One-hour seminar presentation by participating faculty or guest lecturer and open to the science community, followed by one-hour discussion of the lecture topic or related topic. Students are responsible for presentations and readings.
M&MG 240 M.D./PH.D. Tutorial
- Units
- 1
Explores a variety of topics that impact careers of medical scientists (M.D./Ph.D students). Topics range from scientific, such as recent advances in particular research areas, to ethical problems brought on by increased technology and intervention in the disease process.
M&MG 250 Responsible Conduct of Research
- Units
- 2
Each session includes a formal presentation by faculty/invited speaker followed by a discussion of case studies related to the topic under consideration.
M&MG 270 Career Development
- Units
- 2
Topics include preparation of papers, grants and fellowships, scientific presentations, and curriculum vitae, and career opportunities.
M&MG 280 Tutorial in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 2
Tutorial in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. Presented by the department faculty; relates current laboratory research to the literature.
M&MG 292A Scientific Communication
- Units
- 2
Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.
M&MG 292B Scientific Communication
- Units
- 2
Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.
M&MG 292C Scientific Communication
- Units
- 2
Small group meetings for graduate students to practice scientific writing, debate, and presentation skills.
M&MG 298 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-12
Provided for MSTP students to synthesize the basic science information learned during the basic science years of medical school and learn how to apply that knowledge toward graduate research directed at understanding the basis of human disease.
M&MG 299 Dissertation—Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
- Units
- 1-12
Course provided for Ph.D. students to prepare and complete the dissertation required for a Ph.D. degree.