Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including the bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses, protozoa and other microscopic parasites. Special emphasis is placed on their structure, function, interactions and relationships with humans.

A B.S. in microbiology is offered. 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 ancillary 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 405, 411, 413, 415, 417, 421, 451 or BIOL 401; BIOC 381-382 or 481-482.

MATH 117, 121, 150; BIOL 221, 223; CHEM 161N-162N, 221-222, 223-224, 341; PHYS 121N-122N also are required.

Suggested Course of Study

First Year A S

CHEM 161N-162N, College Chemistry

and Laboratory 5 5

MATH 117 Probability and Linear Mathematics 3 -

MATH 121 Precalculus - 4

ENEX 101 Composition 3 -

Electives and General Education 5 8

16 17

Second Year

BIOL 221 Cell and Molecular Biology 4 -

BIOL 223 Genetics & Evolution - 4

CHEM 221-222, 223-224 Organic

Chemistry and Laboratory 5 5

MATH 150 Applied Calculus 4 -

MICB 300-301 General Microbiology

and Laboratory - 5

Electives and General Education 4 3

17 17

Third Year

MICB 410-411 Immunology and Laboratory 5 -

MICB 412-413 Medical Bacteriology

and Laboratory - 5

CHEM 341 Quantitative Analysis

and Instrumental Methods 3 -

PHYS 121N-122N General Physics 5 5

Electives and General Education 3 6

16 16

Fourth Year

MICB 404-405 Molecular Genetics and Laboratory - 4

MICB 420-421 Virology and Laboratory 5 -

MICB 450-451 Microbial Physiology and Lab 3 1

BIOC 381-382 or 481-482 Elementary Biochemistry

or Biochemistry 3 2-3

Electives and General Education 6 8-9

17 16

Requirements for a Minor

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.

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.

UG 309 Hematology 2 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 Molecular Genetics 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MICB 300. Molecular biology of the genetic system: mechanisms of gene expression, replication, recombination, mutation, regulation and in viro genetic manipulation.

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 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 Virology Laboratory 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., MICB 420. Propagation, isolation and quantitation of viruses from different host systems: tissue culture and embryonated eggs. Molecular characterization of viral components: protein and nucleic acid.

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 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.

UG 496 Independent Study 1-10 cr. (R-10) Offered intermittently. Independent research under faculty supervision.

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 odd-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 510 Microbial Structure and Function 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Ultrastructure and function of microbial cells.

G 515 Integrated Principles of Microbiology and Geology 4 cr. Prereq., graduate standing in microbiology or geology or consent of instr. Integration of the biology, chemistry and geology of major processes and cycles in soils, sediments and subsurface environments. Current literature and trends in basic and applied research.

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.