Matthew Cabeen

Professor

Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Cabeen primarily teaches two courses: MICR 2123, Introduction to Microbiology (spring semesters, and MICR4423/5423, Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance (fall semesters). He also teaches an honors add-on (MICR 2890) to the MICR 2123 course to teach undergraduates useful skills for scientific careers.

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.
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    Niblack Research Scholars
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    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.
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    Special Problems
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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 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
    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.
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    Introduction to Microbiology: Honors
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A supplemental Honors experience in Microbiology to partner concurrently with designated MICR 2123 and/or MICR 2132 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.
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    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.
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    Special Topics: Honors
    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
    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.
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    Honors Thesis Preparation
    13 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A guided preparation course for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader. This preparation course is typically taken the semester before HONR 4993.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors College participation, Senior Standing.
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    Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course begins with a basic history of antibiotics, including their discovery and industrial development. It covers the major classes of antibiotics, their structures and mechanisms of action, and the mechanisms by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Also covered are industrial and commercial considerations, antibiotic stewardship, current challenges, and future prospects for antibiotic discovery and use. Same course as MICR 5423.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course begins with a basic history of antibiotics, including their discovery and industrial development. It covers the major classes of antibiotics, their structures and mechanisms of action, and the mechanisms by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Also covered are industrial and commercial considerations, antibiotic stewardship, current challenges, and future prospects for antibiotic discovery and use. Same course as MICR 4423.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course begins with a basic history of antibiotics, including their discovery and industrial development. It covers the major classes of antibiotics, their structures and mechanisms of action, and the mechanisms by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Also covered are industrial and commercial considerations, antibiotic stewardship, current challenges, and future prospects for antibiotic discovery and use. Same course as MICR 5423.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123.
  • 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
    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
    Introduction to Microbiology
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    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
    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
    Special Problems
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 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
    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
    Honors Creative Component
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    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
    Introduction to Microbiology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    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
    Introduction to Microbiology: Honors
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A supplemental Honors experience in Microbiology to partner concurrently with designated MICR 2123 and/or MICR 2132 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.