Microbiology and Immunology Track
The Graduate Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) is designed for applicants who wish to pursue a program of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in one of the academic tracks within the interdisciplinary field of Emerging Infectious Diseases. This Program has been created for students who are primarily interested in the pathogenesis, host response, and epidemiology of infectious diseases with greater emphasis on tropical medicine and public health. This academic program will combine formal coursework with research training that will be provided by an interdisciplinary EID faculty who hold primary appointments in the Departments of Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pathology, Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Molecular Therapeutics, and Medicine. Graduate study in the EID Program is regulated both by the University rules and by additional requirements of the Program.
Complete the following:
| BCO 520 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| or | |
| MCB 509 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| EID 501 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases I | 1.5 |
| EID 502 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases II | 1.5 |
| EID 503 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases III | 1.5 |
| EID 504 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases IV | 1.5 |
| EID 506 | Microbial Genetics and Physiology | 3 |
| EID 601 | EID Seminar | 0.75 |
| EID 901 | Research in EID | 0.75 - 9 |
| IDO 502 | Introduction to Experimental Statistics and Design I | 2.25 |
| IDO 704 | Scientific Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research | 1.5 |
| MCB 531 | Introduction to Immunology | 3 |
| MCO 301 | Introduction to Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| MCO 501 | Molecular Virology | 3 |
| MCO 502 | Advanced Bacteriology | 3 |
| MCO 503 | Cellular and Molecular Immunology | 3 |
| MCO 506 | Advanced Microbial Genetics and Physiology | 3 |
| MCO 602 | Molecular Parasitology | 3 |
| PMO 511 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| IDO 5003 | Leadership and Teamwork in the Biomedical Sciences and Public Health Professions | 0.75 |
Students must complete a minimum of 150 credit hours which includes required elective and research courses.
Electives
Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics Track
The Graduate Program in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) is designed for applicants who wish to pursue a program of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in one of the academic tracks within the interdisciplinary field of Emerging Infectious Diseases. This Program has been created for students who are primarily interested in the pathogenesis, host response, and epidemiology of infectious diseases with greater emphasis on tropical medicine and public health. This academic program will combine formal coursework with research training that will be provided by an interdisciplinary EID faculty who hold primary appointments in the Departments of Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pathology, Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Molecular Therapeutics, and Medicine. Graduate study in the EID Program is regulated both by the University rules and by additional requirements of the Program.
Electives
Complete the following:
| BCO 520 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| or | |
| MCB 509 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| EID 501 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases I | 1.5 |
| EID 502 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases II | 1.5 |
| EID 503 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases III | 1.5 |
| EID 504 | Models of Emerging Infectious Diseases IV | 1.5 |
| EID 506 | Microbial Genetics and Physiology | 3 |
| EID 601 | EID Seminar | 0.75 |
| EID 901 | Research in EID | 0.75 - 9 |
| IDO 592 | Intermediate Experimental Statistics and Design I | 3 |
| IDO 704 | Scientific Ethics and the Responsible Conduct of Research | 1.5 |
| MCB 531 | Introduction to Immunology | 3 |
| MCO 301 | Introduction to Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| MCO 503 | Cellular and Molecular Immunology | 3 |
| MCO 602 | Molecular Parasitology | 3 |
| PMO 511 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| PMO 512 | Epidemiologic Methods | 3 |
| PMO 560 | Principles and Practice of Tropical Medicine | 4.5 |
| PMO 564 | Epidemiology and Control of Arboviruses | 1.5 |
| PMO 565 | Vector Biology | 1.5 |
| PMO 569 | Malaria Epidemiology and Control | 2.25 |
| PMO 661 | Current Topics in Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics | 0.75 |
| PMO 971 | PMB Doctoral Student Journal Club | 0.75 |
| PMO 1030 | Introduction to Data Management | 0.75 |
| IDO 5003 | Leadership and Teamwork in the Biomedical Sciences and Public Health Professions | 0.75 |
Students must take one of these three courses: PMO 560, PMO 564, PMO 569
Students must complete a minimum of 150 credit hours which includes required elective and research courses.