M Patrauchan

Professor

Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

  • 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
    Special Problems
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    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 Problems in Iceland
    20 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
    Special Topics in Iceland
    20 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Individual laboratory work of an advanced nature.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics in Iceland (G)
    20 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Selected interdisciplinary topics presented in lecture or seminar format.Offered for variable credit, 1-7 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.
  • 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
    Grant Proposal Preparation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Activities include hypothesis development and critical evaluation of research proposals.Prerequisite(s): Admission into Microbiology graduate program. Formats, strategies, and styles of research grant proposal writing.
  • 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
    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
    Professional Transitions in Microbiology and Cell and Molecular Biology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Understanding major areas and employment activities in microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology fields. Evaluating and understanding scientific and professional literature, and making the transition from undergraduate education to postgraduate education or employment.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 or MICR 2132.
  • 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
    Cell Signaling
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Discussion of current literature on the mechanisms of prokaryotic and eukaryotic signal transduction and gene regulation.Prerequisite(s): A strong undergraduate level background in microbiology, biochemistry, or cell biology is expected.
  • 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
    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: 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
    Professionalism for the Microbiologist
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Introduces the microbiology graduate student to the standards of the microbiology professional and to basic skills in communication and data retrieval needed by all microbiologists. It is required of all and limited to MS and PhD students in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics. Course previously offered as MICR 5001.Prerequisite(s): Microbiology graduate student or permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Recent Advances in Microbiology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Discussion and evaluation of recent scientific contributions in terms of the living organism.Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): One graduate course in biochemistry.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems: Research
    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
    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
    Special Problems
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Investigations in the field of Microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.