Erika Lutter

Associate Professor

Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

  • Associate Professor
    Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

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
    Honors: Pathogenic Microbiology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A supplemental Honors experience in microbiology to partner concurrently with designated upper-division MICR course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated MICR course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pathogenic Microbiology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Survey of pathogenic bacteria and the diseases they cause as they relate to humans and animals. Morphology, physiology, and pathogenic mechanisms of a specific bacterial pathogens. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5053. Course previously offered as MICR 4134 and MICR 3134. Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 with a grade of 'C' or better.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pathogenic Microbiology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Survey of pathogenic bacteria and the diseases they cause as they relate to humans and animals. Morphology, physiology, and pathogenic mechanisms of specific bacterial pathogens. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 4053. Course previously offered as MICR 5134.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132. Co-requisite(s): MICR 3223.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Seminar
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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 Topics: Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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
    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
    Emerging Infectious Agents (N)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Overview of pandemics and plagues that have impacted human health. Course covers the historical aspects of how pandemics arose, how society was impacted and how science, medicine, and society responded to the outbreaks. Previously offered as MICR 4153.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems: Research
    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
    Niblack Research Scholars
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.
  • 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
    Niblack Research Scholars
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Scientific research in a laboratory environment at an early stage of an academic career.Offered for fixed, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Current recipient of the Niblack Research Scholar Award.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pathogenic Microbiology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Survey of pathogenic bacteria and the diseases they cause as they relate to humans and animals. Morphology, physiology, and pathogenic mechanisms of a specific bacterial pathogens. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5053. Course previously offered as MICR 4134 and MICR 3134. Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 with a grade of 'C' or better.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pathogenic Microbiology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Survey of pathogenic bacteria and the diseases they cause as they relate to humans and animals. Morphology, physiology, and pathogenic mechanisms of a specific bacterial pathogens. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5053. Course previously offered as MICR 4134 and MICR 3134. Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 with a grade of 'C' or better.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pathogenic Microbiology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Survey of pathogenic bacteria and the diseases they cause as they relate to humans and animals. Morphology, physiology, and pathogenic mechanisms of specific bacterial pathogens. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 4053. Course previously offered as MICR 5134.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132. Co-requisite(s): MICR 3223.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Pathogenic Microbiology: Honors
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A supplemental Honors experience in microbiology to partner concurrently with designated upper-division MICR course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated MICR course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics: Research
    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
    Emerging Infectious Agents
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An in-depth discussion of the importance of emerging infectious agents, the molecular basis for their emergence, and the broad spectrum of host-microbe interactions favoring the evolution of new infectious agents.Prerequisite(s): MICR 4123 or MICR 4134 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Emerging Infectious Agents
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An in-depth discussion of the importance of emerging infectious agents, the molecular basis for their emergence, and the broad spectrum of host-microbe interactions favoring the evolution of new infectious agents.Prerequisite(s): MICR 4123 or MICR 4134 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Emerging Infectious Agents (N)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Overview of emerging infectious diseases with in-depth analysis of epidemics, pandemics, the epidemiology associated with outbreaks and disease specific control measures.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Emerging Infectious Agents (N)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Overview of emerging infectious diseases with in-depth analysis of epidemics, pandemics, the epidemiology associated with outbreaks and disease specific control measures.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Emerging Infectious Agents: Honors
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A supplemental Honors experience in microbiology to partner concurrently with designated upper-division MICR course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated MICR course.