Microbiology B.S.
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 89-93
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Note: Microbiology is the study of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. This general microbiology concentration emphasizes microbial structure and function as well as interactions with humans. This is a graduate prep program and is appropriate for students interested in research careers in academia or private or government laboratories. It is also an excellent concentration for pre-medical sciences students.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Microbiology Lower-Division Core | 17 | |
| Upper-Division Microbiology Core Courses | 16 | |
| Additional Upper-Division Major Courses Required for Microbiology | 14-18 | |
Biochemistry | ||
Additional Upper-Division Depth Courses in Microbiology | ||
| Required Courses Outside of the Major | 42 | |
Mathematics | ||
Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
| Advanced College Writing Requirement | ||
| Total Hours | 89-93 | |
Biology/Microbiology Lower-Division Core
Note: The lower-division core should be completed before attempting most upper-division major courses. AP Biology credit with a score of 3 may be substituted for either BIOB 160N/BIOB 161N or BIOB 170N/BIOB 171N.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 160N | Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
| BIOB 161N | Prncpls of Living Systems Lab | 1 |
| BIOB 170N | Princpls Biological Diversity | 3 |
| BIOB 171N | Princpls Biological Dvrsty Lab | 2 |
| BIOB 260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOB 272 | Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Microbiology Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOM 360 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOM 361 | General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| BIOM 410 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| BIOM 411 | Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 415 | Microbial Dvrsty Eclgy & Evltn | 3 |
| BIOM 450 | Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| BIOM 451 | Microbial Physiology Lab | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Upper-Division Courses Required for Microbiology
Biochemistry
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete either one semester or one year of Biochemistry courses: | 4-6 | |
One Semester: | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
One Year: | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry I | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry II | ||
| Total Hours | 4-6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Upper-Division Depth Courses in Microbiology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 10-12 credits from the following courses (labs must be taken if available). 10 credits if BCH 480-482 was taken; 12 credits if BCH 380 was taken. | 10-12 | |
| Immunology and Immunology Laboratory | ||
| Phylogenics and Evolution | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Hematology | ||
| Medical Bacteriology& Mycology and Medicl Bacteriolgy & Myclgy Lb | ||
| Clinical Diagnosis and Clinical Diagnosis Lab | ||
| General Parasitology and General Parasitology Lab | ||
| Virology | ||
| Adv Undergrad Research | ||
| Total Hours | 10-12 | |
Required Courses Outside of the Major
Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 4 | |
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Statistics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Chemistry
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| CHMY 141N & CHMY 142N | College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHMY 143N & CHMY 144N | College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHMY 221 & CHMY 222 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHMY 223 & CHMY 224 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHMY 311 | Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis | 4 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following Physics sequences: | 10 | |
Algebra- and Trigonometry-based Physics: | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | ||
| College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | ||
Calculus-based Physics: | ||
| Fund of Physics w/Calc I and Physics Laboratory I w/Calc | ||
| Fund of Physics w/Calc II and Physics Laboratory II w/Calc | ||
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced College Writing Requirement
Rule: Complete the equivalent of a full writing course (either three 1/3 writing courses or one 2/3 writing course + one 1/3 writing course or one complete writing course). To complete the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Microbiology students take at least 2 partial writing courses. The Microbiology degree requires one 2/3 writing course (BIOM 411). The Advanced College Writing Requirement is completed with one more course, chosen from any of the following.
1/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIOB 410 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOB 425 | Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOB 483 | Phylogenics and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOE 403 | Vert Design & Evolution | 5 |
| BIOE 409 | Behavior & Evolution Discussion | 1 |
| BIOE 428 | Freshwater Ecology | 5 |
| BIOL 484 | Plant Evolution | 3 |
| BIOM 402 | Medical Bacteriology& Mycology | 3 |
| BIOO 320 | General Botany | 5 |
| BIOO 434 | Plant Physiology Lab | 1 |
| BIOO 470 | Ornithology | 4 |
| BIOO 475 | Mammalogy | 4 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
2/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 3 |
| BCH 499 | Senior Thesis/Capstone | 3-6 |
| BIOB 411 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOB 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
| BIOE 342 | Field Ecology | 5 |
| BIOE 371 | Gen Ecology Lab (equiv to 271) | 2 |
| BIOM 411 | Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Complete Advanced Writing Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOH 462 | Principles Medical Physiology | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-