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Detweiler, Corrella (Corrie) Scott Professor

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Research

research overview

  • The research of Dr. Detweiler focuses on the discovery of small molecules that interfere with bacterial infection

keywords

  • Antibiotic discovery

Publications

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Teaching

courses taught

  • MCDB 4300 - Immunology
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
    Emphasizes cellular and molecular mechanisms by which organisms protect themselves from pathogens and the experimental basis for our understanding of these processes. Discusses development, function, and misfunction of t-cells, b-cells and other components of the immune system, focusing on the human immune system. Recommended prerequisites: MCDB 3135 and MCDB 3145 (minimum grade C-). Same as MCDB 5301.
  • MCDB 4980 - Honors Research
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Summer 2021
    Provides faculty-supervised research for students who have been approved by the departmental honors committee. Normally taken during the semester before completion of the honors thesis. Recommended prerequisite: MCDB 4840 or comparable research experience, and minimum GPA of 3.20.
  • MCDB 4990 - Honors Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021
    Involves the preparation and defense of an honors thesis, based on faculty-supervised original research, including final phases of the research project. Recommended prerequisites: MCDB 4840 or MCDB 4980 or comparable research experience, and minimum GPA of 3.3 and approval by the MCDB Honors Committee.
  • MCDB 5301 - Immunology
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
    Emphasizes cellular and molecular mechanisms by which organisms protect themselves from pathogens and the experimental basis for our understanding of these processes. Discusses development, function, and misfunction of t-cells, b-cells and other components of the immune system, focusing on the human immune system.Same as MCDB 4300.
  • MCDB 6000 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020
    Introduces methodology and techniques used in biological research. Designed as a tutorial between a few students and one faculty member. Students are expected to read original research papers, discuss findings, and to plan and execute experiments in selected areas. May be repeated up to 15 total credit hours.

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