Head: P.C. Loewen
General Office: 418 Buller Building
Telephone: (204) 474 9372
Fax: (204) 474 7603
Email: sberg@ms.umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/science/microbiology
Academic Staff
Program Information
Microbiological research is one of the most dynamic areas of scientific endeavour. Concern over the impact of society's activities on the environment is increasing and there is a strong need for research in environmental microbiology. Biotechnology, molecular genetics, and biochemistry show tremendous promise in many areas of medicine, agriculture, industry and basic microbiological research. Technological advances are continually expanding in these areas of research. They all depend heavily on basic research and a supply of highly trained individuals. Graduates from the microbiology department take up positions in industry, universities, and the public sector. The demand for these graduates continues to be high.
Fields of Research
The department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs of study. The research interests of the faculty and students are concentrated in several main areas: microbial ecology and geochemistry; molecular biology/genetics; metabolism of autotrophic bacteria; microbial biotechnology and biochemistry; microbial pathogenicity.
Research Facilities
Microbiology program faculty members are engaged in active research projects. The department has all the facilities needed to conduct research in areas of specialization and the inventory of modern equipment is one that would be expected in any active research unit. In addition, close ties with other departments allow for the use of their facilities.
M.Sc. in Microbiology
Admission
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar.
Application Deadlines
Application and supporting documentation must be submitted to the department one month prior to the Faculty of Graduate Studies deadline date.
Program Requirements
Program requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar and the departmental supplementary regulations.
Second language reading requirement: none
Expected time to graduate: 2 - 3 years
Ph.D. in Microbiology
Admission
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar.
Application Deadlines
Application and supporting documentation must be submitted to the department one month prior to the Faculty of Graduate Studies deadline date.
Program Requirements
Program requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar and the departmental supplementary regulations.
Second language requirement: none
Expected time to graduation: 4 - 6 years
Course Descriptions
MBIO 7010 Graduate Seminar in Microbiology 1 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.701) Seminars covering areas of interest to the faculty and students in the graduate Microbiology programme, and current developments in the broad field of microbiology (including microbial physiology, environmental microbiology, virology, pathogenicity, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and cell culture). Open to all qualified students by permission of the Microbiology department head.
MBIO 7020 Graduate Seminar in Microbiology 2 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.702) Seminars covering areas of interest to the faculty and students in the graduate Microbiology program, and current developments in the broad field of microbiology (including microbial physiology, environmental microbiology, virology, pathogenicity, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and cell culture). Open to all qualified students by permission of the Microbiology department head.
MBIO 7030 Graduate Seminar in Microbiology 3 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.703) Seminars covering areas of interest to the faculty and students in the graduate Microbiology programme, and current developments in the broad field of microbiology (including microbial physiology, environmental microbiology, virology, pathogenicity, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and cell culture). Open to all qualified students by permission of the Microbiology department head.
MBIO 7080 Biochemical Mechanisms Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.708) A treatment of current concepts of biochemical mechanisms in selected areas of investigation, including multifunctional enzyme complexes and membrane-associated systems. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Inquire at the department for availability.
MBIO 7090 Biological Oxidations and Bioenergetics Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.709) A treatment of current concepts of biological oxidations, and bioenergetics in microorganisms including autotrophic bacteria. Inquire at the department for availability.
MBIO 7100 Advanced Concepts in Molecular Biology Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.710) Recent advances in the molecular basis and control of gene activity; information transfer and molecular evolution. Inquire at the department for availability
MBIO 7110 Advances in Microbial Genetics Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.711) Developmental genetics; recombination; bacteriophages; fine structure analysis; biochemical genetics and specialized genetic systems. Inquire at the department for availability
MBIO 7120 Enzymology Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 060.712) Lectures and reading assignments on the structure and function of enzymes and on enzyme kinetics. Each student will isolate, purify, and study the kinetics of a particular enzyme reaction. Inquire at the department for availability.
MBIO 7130 Advanced Physiology of Bacteria Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.713) An assignment and conference course. Selected topics covering recent advances in the energy relationships of bacteria and the growth and death of bacteria. Inquire at the department for availability.
MBIO 7160 Special Problems in Microbiology Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.716) An assignment and conference course to be taken only through consultation with the head of the department. The topics will vary, depending upon student needs and interests, and will include specialized topics not available in regular course offerings.
MBIO 7170 Current Topics in Mammalian Cell Culture Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.717) A lecture and discussion course based on current research problems involving mammalian cells in culture. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Inquire at the department for availability.
MBIO 7190 Microbial Ecology Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 060.719) Topics and current developments in the field of microbial ecology will be covered with emphasis on aquatic ecosystems. A combined lecture, discussion, and seminar format will be used. Inquire at the department for availability.
