Paul Kirchberger

Assistant 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
    Special Problems
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 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 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
    Synthetic Biology Laboratory Course
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Computer and laboratory exercises to introduce students with a wide range of biology experience to the practical principles of synthetic biology. Students learn the design of genetic circuits and CRISPR-Cas systems and create & test these designs in the laboratory using industry-standard molecular biology techniques. Same course as BIOC 3162. Students are strongly encouraged to co-enroll in BIOC/MICR3153 using the appropriate prefix according to their major.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1113 and CHEM 1515
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Synthetic Biology Laboratory Course
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Computer and laboratory excises in synthetic biology including design of genetic circuits, CRISPR-Cas systems. Students will create and test these designs using industry-standard molecular biology techniques. Students are strongly encouraged to co-enroll in BIOC/MICR 3153 using the appropriate prefix according to their major. Same course as MICR 3162.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or BIOL 1111 and BIOL 1113 and CHEM 1515
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    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
    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
    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
    Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 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
    Virology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Fundamental concepts of virology. Covers virus diversity & evolution, virus structure, infection & immune responses, vaccines & virus technology as well as virus discovery, emergence and epidemiology. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses (bacteriophages) will be discussed. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5123.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and (BIOL 3023 or MICR 3033 or BIOC 3653)
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Virology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Fundamental concepts of virology. Covers virus diversity & evolution, virus structure, infection & immune responses, vaccines & virus technology as well as virus discovery, emergency and epidemiology. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses (bacteriophages) will be discussed. No credit for students with credit in MICR 4123.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and (BIOL 3023 or MICR 3033 or BIOC 3653)
  • 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, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics: Research
    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
    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, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 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: 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
    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
    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
    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
    Virology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fundamental concepts of virology. Covers virus diversity & evolution, virus structure, infection & immune responses, vaccines & virus technology as well as virus discovery, emergence and epidemiology. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses (bacteriophages) will be discussed. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5123.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and BIOL 3023 or BIOC 3653.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Virology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Fundamental concepts of virology. Covers virus diversity & evolution, virus structure, infection & immune responses, vaccines & virus technology as well as virus discovery, emergency and epidemiology. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses (bacteriophages) will be discussed. No credit for students with credit in MICR 4123.Prerequisite(s): MICR 2123 and BIOL 3023 or BIOC 3653.