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Curriculum in
Microbiology

The degree program in Microbiology is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the biology of microorganisms. A graduate of this program will have a thorough grounding in the classical areas of microbial physiology and biochemistry, microbial genetics and developing areas like the molecular biology of microorganisms. The curriculum provides excellent training toward a career in any one of many areas of industrial microbiology and public health services. It is also an ideal preparation for advanced study or professional school in medicine, dentistry and other related fields, especially medical technology.

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr

 

Second Semester

(Th-Pr)

Cr
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology
(3-3)
4
   BIOL 112 Introductory Biology
(3-3)
4
CHEM 101 Fund. of Chemistry I
(3-3)
4
   CHEM 102 Fund. of Chemistry II
(3-3)
4
ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric
(3-0)
3
   HIST 105 History of the U.S. 1
(3-0)
3
MATH 166 Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II 3
(3-0)
3
   MATH 131 Mathematical Concepts-- Calculus 3
(3-0)
3
* KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity
(0-2)
1
   * KINE 199 Required Physical Activity
(0-2)
1
 
15
    
15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
BIOL 213 Mol. Cell Biology

(3-0)

3

 

BIOL 214 Genes, Ecology and Evolution

(3-0)

3
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I

(3-0)

3

 

CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II

(3-0)

3
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab. I
(0-3)
1
   CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry Lab. II
(0-3)
1
HIST 106 History of the U.S. 1
(3-0)
3
   MICR 351 Fund. of Micro.
(3-3)
4
PHYS 201 College Physics
(3-3)
4
   PHYS 202 College Physics
(3-3)
4
 
14
   
15
JUNIOR YEAR
BICH 410 Comp. Biochem. I

(3-0)

3

 

BICH 411 Comp. Biochem. II

(3-0)

3
GENE 302 Genetics
(3-3)
4
   BICH 414 Biochemical Techniques
(0-6)
2
STAT 302 Statistical Methods
(3-0)
3
   MICR 406 Bacterial Genetics
(3-0)
3
Visual and performing arts elective
3
   POLS 206 American Natl. Govt.
(3-0)
3
Elective
3
   Biology elective
4
 
16
  Humanities elective 6
3
 
   
18
SENIOR YEAR
MICR 438 Bacterial Physiology

(2-6)

4

 

Microbiology electives

 

6-8
POLS 207 State and Local Govt. 5
(3-0)
3
   Social and behavioral sciences elective  
3
Biology elective
4
   Electives 8  
8
Communications elective
3
      
17-19
Microbiology electives
4
      
 
18
      
Total Hours 128-130

Biology electives: Any 300- or 400-level BIOL, BOTN, MICR, ZOOL; any 400-level BESC, BICH, CHEM, GENE courses; or AGRO 405, 455; CHEM 315/318, 323, 324; DASC 326/327; MEPS 313/315; VTPB 406, VTPB 487.

Microbiology electives: Any 300- or 400-level MICR course.