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Karen Wozniak

Associate Professor

Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

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  • Associate Professor
    Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
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TEACHING SUMMARY

MICR 3253 Immunology: This is an undergraduate course for students interested in immunology. This is a lecture-based course covering immune cells, innate immunity and adaptive immunity, with an emphasis on infectious disease immunology. This course is taught either in-person or online every Spring semester.

MICR 5113 Advanced Immunology: This is a graduate level course for MS and PhD students doing immunology research. This is a discussion-based course covering basic immunology (immune cells, innate and adaptive immunity) as well as immunological techniques and reading/discussing scientific research papers.

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
    Advanced Immunology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced studies with emphasis on the regulation of vertebrate immune responses.
  • 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
    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
    Immunology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Vertebrate host’s ability to defend itself against foreign intrusion. Chemistry and biology of the acquired immune response. Course previously offered as MICR 3254 and CLML 3254.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 and MICR 3033 or BIOC 3653 or BIOC 3713.
  • 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
    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
    Special Problems
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 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
    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
    Special Topics: Honors
    10 Mar 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
    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
    Immunology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Vertebrate host’s ability to defend itself against foreign intrusion. Chemistry and biology of the acquired immune response. Course previously offered as MICR 3254 and CLML 3254.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 and MICR 3033 or BIOC 3653 or BIOC 3713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Immunology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Vertebrate host’s ability to defend itself against foreign intrusion. Chemistry and biology of the acquired immune response. Course previously offered as MICR 3254 and CLML 3254.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and MICR 2132 and MICR 3033 or BIOC 3653 or BIOC 3713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Immunology: 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
    Senior Honors Project
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    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
    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
    Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 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
    Advanced Immunology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Advanced studies with emphasis on the regulation of vertebrate immune responses.
  • 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
    Special Problems: Honors
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    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
    Thesis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    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
    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
    Thesis
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    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.