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Babu Fathepure

Professor

Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

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  • Professor
    Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
  • 405-744-7764 (Work)
  • 405-714-4032 (Mobile)
  • Oklahoma State University, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 307 Life Sciences East, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
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TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Babu Fathepure teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. He has developed new graduate courses and taught. The following list provides the courses he teaches or taught.

Undergraduate Courses:
1. Introduction of Microbiology (MICR 2123). Enrollment, 250 – 250 students
2. Advanced Microbiology (MICR 3223). Enrollment, 50 - 65 students

Graduate Courses developed/ taught:
1. Microbial Ecology (MICR4214/5214). Enrollment, 10- 15 students
2. Environmental Microbiology (MICR 5213). Enrollment, 10-15 students
3. Molecular Environmental Microbiology and Ecology (MICR 6223). Enrollment 5-10 students
4. Microbial Physiology and Ecology (MICR4013/5013). Enrollment, 5- 10 students
5. Microbiomes in Human Health and the Environment (MICR 4023/5023). Enrollment 10-15 students

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    General principles of the biology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and archaea. Course previously offered as MICR 2125.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) and either CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 with a grade of 'C' or better or concurrent enrollment in one.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Senior Honors Project
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A research project under the direction of a faculty member resulting in a written report to be judged by a second faculty member as well. Required for graduation with departmental honors in microbiology.Prerequisite(s): Departmental invitation, senior standing, Honors Program participation.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Microbiomes in Human Health and the Environment
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course covers the changing landscape in the molecular diversity of microbial communities, their interactions with biotic and abiotic entities, and how changes in microbiomes impact the health of living organisms and the environment. The main topics of this course include: microbes and microbial interactions; genomes and metagenomes; microbiome structure and function (alpha and beta diversity, phylogenetic trees); human microbiomes (gut, skin, oral) and their role in health; the microbiomes of soil, water, and sediments; and the role of microbiomes in ecosystem function. Environmental mircobiome effects on the human microbiome. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 4023.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems Honors
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Investigations in the field of microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    A student studying for the M.S. degree enrolls in this course for six hours credit.Offered for variable credit, 2-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Seminar
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Required of and limited to all MS and PhD students majoring in microbiology, cell and molecular biology.Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 2 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Investigations in the field of Microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics: Honors
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Investigations in the field of microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Microbiomes in Human Health and the Environment
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    This course covers the changing landscape in the molecular diversity of microbial communities, their interactions with biotic and abiotic entities, and how changes in microbiomes impact the health of living organisms and the environment. The main topics of this course include: microbes and microbial interactions; genomes and metagenomes; microbiome structure and function (alpha and beta diversity, phylogenetic trees); human microbiomes (gut, skin, oral) and their role in health; the microbiomes of soil, water and sediments; and the role of microbiomes in ecosystem function. Environmental microbiome effects on the human microbiome. May not be used for degree credit with MICRO 5023.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123, MICR 2132, and MICR 3033.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Microbiomes in Human Health and the Environment
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    This course covers the changing landscape in the molecular diversity of microbial communities, their interactions with biotic and abiotic entities, and how changes in microbiomes impact the health of living organisms and the environment. The main topics of this course include: microbes and microbial interactions; genomes and metagenomes; microbiome structure and function (alpha and beta diversity, phylogenetic trees); human microbiomes (gut, skin, oral) and their role in health; the microbiomes of soil, water, and sediments; and the role of microbiomes in ecosystem function. Environmental mircobiome effects on the human microbiome. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 4023.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    General principles of the biology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and archaea. Course previously offered as MICR 2125.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) and either CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 with a grade of 'C' or better or concurrent enrollment in one.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Microbiomes in Human Health and the Environment
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    This course covers the changing landscape in the molecular diversity of microbial communities, their interactions with biotic and abiotic entities, and how changes in microbiomes impact the health of living organisms and the environment. The main topics of this course include: microbes and microbial interactions; genomes and metagenomes; microbiome structure and function (alpha and beta diversity, phylogenetic trees); human microbiomes (gut, skin, oral) and their role in health; the microbiomes of soil, water and sediments; and the role of microbiomes in ecosystem function. Environmental microbiome effects on the human microbiome. May not be used for degree credit with MICRO 5023.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123, MICR 2132, and MICR 3033.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Microbiomes in Human Health and the Environment
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    This course covers the changing landscape in the molecular diversity of microbial communities, their interactions with biotic and abiotic entities, and how changes in microbiomes impact the health of living organisms and the environment. The main topics of this course include: microbes and microbial interactions; genomes and metagenomes; microbiome structure and function (alpha and beta diversity, phylogenetic trees); human microbiomes (gut, skin, oral) and their role in health; the microbiomes of soil, water, and sediments; and the role of microbiomes in ecosystem function. Environmental mircobiome effects on the human microbiome. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 4023.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Molecular Environmental Microbiology and Ecology
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    This course focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of microbial ecology, physiology and genomics. The course aims to highlight the value of microbes in applied disciplines such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Recent advances in methodologies and approaches for examining the phylogenetic and metabolic diversity of microorganisms in various ecosystems, as well as tools for understanding microbial community composition and identification of rare members of microbial community will be highlighted.Prerequisite(s): MICR 3223 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics: Research
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Investigations in the field of microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.