Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including the bacteria,
yeasts, molds, viruses, protozoa and other microscopic parasites.
Two options are available. The microbiology degree emphasizes
microbial structure, function, and interactions and relationships
with humans. The microbial ecology option emphasizes microbial
structure, function, and interactions and relationships with
the environment and other organisms including higher plants
and animals.
A B.S. in microbiology is offered as a general degree or with
an option in microbial ecology. Initial work provides the student
with a working knowledge of the basic principles of the physical
and biological sciences and mathematics. The remaining study
is devoted to a more intense and broadened training in microbiology
and allied fields, and may include independent study which offers
the student an opportunity to prepare for graduate work.
Special Degree Requirements
Refer to the graduation requirements listed previously in the
catalog. See index.
In addition to the General Education requirements, the following
courses must be completed for the Bachelor of Science in Microbiology:
Thirty two or more credits (300 level or above) in biology,
biochemistry and microbiology including MICB 300 301, 404, 410,
412, 420, and 450; four laboratory courses selected from MICB
309, 405, 411, 413, 415, 417, 419, 421, 451, 497 (minimum of
3 credits), or BIOL 401; BIOC 380 or 481 482.
MATH 117, 121, 150; BIOL 221, 223; CHEM 161N 162N, 221 222,
223 224, 341; PHYS 121N 122N also are required.
Upper-Division Writing Expectation: To meet the Upper-Division
Writing Expectations of the Bachelor of Science in Microbiology,
students must successfully complete MICB 418, 419, 420 or 421
or complete three courses selected from MICB 410, 411, 412,
or 450.
Microbial Ecology Option: Within the microbial ecology
option, a student may approach his or her studies from either
a molecular/physiological emphasis or an ecological emphasis.
In addition to the General Education requirements and the Upper-Division
Writing Expectation described above, the following must be completed
for the Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with an option in
microbial ecology: Thirty-two or more credits (300-level or
above) in biology, biochemistry, microbiology including MICB
300-301, 404, 418, 450, 495 (Microbial Ecology I and II and
Microbial Diversity), and three laboratory courses selected
from MICB 495 (Microbial Ecology Laboratory I and/or II), MICB
451, and BIOL 341.
MATH 150 (or 152), 241; BIOL 103N/104N, BIOL 221, 223, 340;
CHEM 161N/162N (or 151N/152N/154N); PHYS 121N are required,
also. In addition, students must complete the requirements in
one of the emphases below.
Molecular/Physiological emphasis (required courses). BIOC 481/482
(or 380); CHEM 221/222, 223/224. Additionally, at least 12 credits
(including three in MICB) must be taken from the following:
BIOL 341, 366, 400, 401, 413, 440, 453, 454, 455; CHEM 341;
CS 131; FOR 210; GEOL 301, 382; MATH 153, 251, 444, 447; MICB
312, 410, 420, 451, 497.
Ecological emphasis (required courses). BIOL 366; BIOC 380;
MATH 444; FOR 210. Additionally, at least 12 credits (including
three in MICB) must be taken from the following: BIOL 341, 400,
401, 413, 440, 453, 454, 455; CHEM 341; CS 131; GEOL 301, 382;
MATH 153, 251, 447; MICB 312, 410, 420, 451, 497.
Suggested Course of Study
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First Year
CHEM 161N 162N, College Chemistry and Laboratory
+MATH 150 Applied Calculus
+ENEX 101 Composition
General Education
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+Depends on placement exam.
Second Year
BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 223 Genetics & Evolution
CHEM 221 222, 223 224 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory
MICB 300 301 General Microbiology and Laboratory
Lower-Division Writing Course
General Education
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Third Year
BIOC 380 and elective or 481-482 Biochemistry
MICB 410 411 Immunology and Laboratory*
MICB 412 413 Medical Bacteriology and Laboratory*
PHYS 121N 122N or 221N-222N General Physics
General Education
Electives
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Fourth Year
CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods
MICB 404 405 Molecular Genetics and Laboratory*
MICB 420 421 Virology and Laboratory*
MICB 450 451 Microbial Physiology and Laboratory*
Electives (two to three credits must be upper-division**)
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*Laboratory requirement: MICB 301 plus four (4) other labs.
**Need 39 upper-division credits.
Requirements for a Minor
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To earn a minor in microbiology, the student must complete MICB
300 301, 302 or 412 413, 410-411 and eight credits selected
from MICB 404, 416, 420 421, 450 451; BIOL 400, 401.
Courses
U=for undergraduate credit only, UG=for undergraduate or graduate
credit, G=for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates
the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated
after the R.
U 105N Elementary Microbiology 3 cr. Offered autumn.
Coreq., MICB 107N recommended. Same as BIOL 105N. The structure,
function and classification of bacteria, molds, yeasts, rickettsiae
and viruses, and their practical significance to agriculture,
food, drug, fermentation and other industries. Credit not allowed
toward a major in microbiology.
U 106N Elementary Medical Microbiology 3 cr. Offered
spring. Same as BIOL 106N. Infectious diseases, including concepts
of virulence, resistance, prevention and control of microbial
diseases in the individual and in the community. If laboratory
experience is desired, the student may enroll concurrently in
MICB 107N. Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.
U 107N Elementary Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr. Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., MICB 105N or 106N. Same
as BIOL 107N. Observation of live microorganisms, their characteristics
and activities. Experience with microbiological techniques.
Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.
UG 300 General Microbiology 3 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., CHEM 161N, 162N; prereq. or coreq., CHEM 221,
BIOL 221. Microbial structure and function, growth and reproduction,
physiology, ecology, genetics, environmental factors, control
of microorganisms and sterility, antimicrobial agents, microbial
diversity.
UG 301 General Microbiology Laboratory 2 cr. Offered
autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., MICB 300. Basic microbiology
procedures and techniques.
UG 302 Medical Microbiology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Microbial
structure and functions, pathogenic microorganisms, virology,
immunology. Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.
U 309 Hematology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior
level or consent of instr., MICB 300. Study of blood and diseases
of the circulatory system. Blood banking and serology.
UG 404 Microbial Genetics 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MICB 300 and 301. The molecular genetics of prokaryotic organisms
including: structure and replication of the prokaryotic chromosome;
gene expression; mutagenesis and DNA repair; plasmids and other
tools of genetic engineering; transmission of genetic material
and recombination in prokaryotes; regulation of gene expression
in prokaryotes; recombinant DNA and biotechnology.
UG 405 Molecular Genetics Laboratory 1 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq. or coreq., MICB 404. Experiments in molecular genetics:
mutagenesis, recombination, recombinant DNA.
UG 406 Clinical Diagnosis 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
MICB 412 413. Principles of blood chemistry, urinalysis, hematology
and other clinical parameters of disease and health.
UG 407 Clinical Diagnosis Laboratory 1 cr. Offered spring.
Prereq., MICB 406, 412 413. Clinical diagnostic methods.
U 408 Seminar 1 cr. (R 3) Offered autumn and spring.
Prereq., senior standing in natural sciences. Recent topics
in microbiology and related subjects.
UG 410 Immunology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MICB
300 301. Modern concepts and methods in immunology.
UG 411 Immunology Laboratory 2 cr. Offered autumn. Coreq.,
MICB 410. Modern techniques for analysis of immune responses.
UG 412 Medical Bacteriology and Mycology 3 cr. Offered
spring. Prereq., MICB 300, 301. A study of the pathogenic bacteria
and fungi and the diseases they produce.
UG 413 Medical Bacteriology and Mycology Laboratory 2 cr.
Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., MICB 412. Laboratory study
of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
UG 414 Food and Industrial Microbiology 3 cr. Offered
spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., MICB 300 301. Microbial
aspects of fermentation, food spoilage and preservation, foodborne
illness, and the microbiology of selected industrial processes.
UG 415 Food and Industrial Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq. or coreq., MICB 414.
Microbial analyses of foods and beverages with emphasis on foodborne
pathogens and spoilage organisms. Industrial fermentations.
UG 416 Environmental Microbiology 3 cr. Offered spring even-numbered
years. Prereq., BIOL 105N, 107N or MICB 300 301 or consent of
instr. Survey of the microbial ecology of aquatic and terrestrial
environments, biogeochemical cycling, water and wastewater treatment,
and biodegradation.
UG 417 Environmental Microbiology Laboratory 2 cr. Offered
spring even-numbered years. Prereq. or coreq., MICB 416 or consent
of instr. Experimental approaches in microbial ecology, characterization
of aquatic and terrestrial microorganisms, biodegradation.
UG 418 Fungal Biology 3 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered
years. Prereq., BIOL 103-104 and 221-223 or MICB 300 or consent
of instr. Same as BIOL 418. Reviews the definition, evolution,
genetics, physiology, and ecology of fungi (including organisms
in the Chromista), provides overview of all fungal phyla (Chytridiomycota,
Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Hyphochytriomycota, Labyrinthulomycota,
Oomycota), and highlights the importance of fungi to human affairs
(food production, fungal pathogens).
UG 419 Diversity of Microorganisms 3 crs. Offered spring
odd-numbered years. Prereq., BIOL 221, 223. Same as BIOL 419.
An inquiry-based, combined lecture and laboratory course. Examination
of the diversity of life at the microbial level based on broad
concepts and testable hypotheses that are examined in the laboratory
using state-of-the-art techniques.
UG 420 Virology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MICB 410.
The general nature of viruses, with emphasis on the molecular
biology of animal and human viruses.
UG 421 Virus Pathogenesis and Evolution 3 cr. Offered spring
even-numbered years. Prereq. or coreq., MICB 420. Research laboratory
course providing experience developing and testing scientific
hypotheses. Experiments emphasize viral pathogenesis and evolution.
UG 450 Microbial Physiology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
MICB 300 301. Microbial structure and function, physiological
diversity, microbial metabolism, role of microbial activity
in the environment.
UG 451 Microbial Physiology Laboratory 1 cr. Offered
autumn. Coreq., MICB 450. Experimental approaches to analysis
of microbial structure, composition and metabolism.
UG 490 Medical Technology Internship 1-16 cr. Offered
every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
UG 495 Special Topics 1 10 cr. (R 10) Offered intermittently.
Experimental offerings of new courses, experimental offerings
of visiting professors, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 497 Advanced Undergraduate Research 1 10 cr. (R 10)
Offered every term. Prereq., MICB 300, junior or senior standing
and consent of instr. Independent research under the direction
of a faculty member. Graded pass/not pass.
U 499 Undergraduate Thesis 3-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every
term. Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr. Preparation
of a thesis or manuscript based on undergraduate research for
presentation and/or publication. Student must give an oral or
poster presentation at the Biological Sciences Undergraduate
Research Symposium or a scientific meeting. Graded pass/not
pass.
G 502 Advanced Immunology 3 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered
years. Advanced topics and immunological techniques used in
modern immunology.
G 509 Advanced Virology 3 cr. Offered spring add-numbered
years. Prereq., MICB 420-421. Students are presented with research
papers that have been pivotal to the understanding of important
molecular or genetic concepts in virology.
G 520 Medical Parasitology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
BIOL 400 or equiv. Offered alternate years. Epidemiology, pathology,
immunology, diagnosis and treatment of protozoan and helminth
parasites of humans. Stresses current advances in parasitology.
G 530 Grant Writing 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate
standing. Same as BIOC 530. Required course for biochemistry
and microbiology graduate students. Students become acquainted
with the grant writing process by writing grants that have received
University approval for submission based on student research
projects.
G 540 Microbial Pathogenesis 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq.,
graduate standing. Current concepts in microbial pathogenesis.
Focus on microbial virulence factors leading to disease and
host responses to infection.
G 570 Introduction to Research 2 cr. Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Required course for biochemistry
and microbiology graduate students. Students are acquainted
with faculty research projects. Instruction in basic research
techniques, research equipment. Introduction to relevant scientific
research literature. Six hours in each research laboratory of
faculty in biochemistry/microbiology program.
G 580 Training Seminar 1 cr. (R 2) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr. Same
as BIOC 580. A one semester offering required of all new students.
G 583 Lipids and Membranes 3 cr. Offered intermittently.
Prereq., CHEM 370 or 372 and BIOC 482 or equiv. Same as BIOC
583. The chemistry and biochemical properties of lipids and
their functions in biological systems. The structure and function
of biological membranes are emphasized.
G 594 Professional Seminar 1 cr. (R 4) Offered autumn and
spring. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr. Same
as BIOC 594. Presentation of current research in biochemistry
and molecular biology by senior graduate students, faculty,
and invited outside speakers.
G 595 Special Topics 1 3 cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., graduate standing. Experimental offerings of visiting
professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time
offerings of current topics.
G 597 Research Variable cr. (R 18) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., graduate standing, one semester residence.
G 599 Thesis 1 10 cr. (R 10) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., masters student in microbiology. Laboratory research
for and preparation of a masters thesis.
G 685 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 3 cr. (R 3)
Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing. Modern molecular
biology techniques.
G 686 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 3 cr. (R 3)
Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Modern molecular
biology techniques.
G 699 Dissertation 1 10 cr. (R 20) Offered intermittently.
Prereq., doctoral student in microbiology. Laboratory research
for and preparation of a doctoral dissertation.
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