Curriculum
in Microbiology
www.micro.iastate.edu
Administered by the Department of Microbiology
| Cr. |
Degree Requirements
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| 12.5 |
Interpersonal and public
communication skills
Engl 104, 105; Engl 302 or Engl 309 or Engl 314; Sp Cm 212;
Lib 160 |
| 10-12 |
Mathematical sciences
Stat 101 or 104 required; 2 semesters of math with at least
one semester of calculus |
| 26-29 |
Physical sciences
Chemistry-Chem 177, 177L, 178
Organic Chemistry: Chem 331, 331L, 332.
Biochemistry-BBMB 404 and 405 (recommended) or 301 or 420
Physics: 8 credits from Phys 111, 112, 221, 222. |
| 16 |
Biological sciences
Biol 201, 201L, 202, 202L, and 301, 301L, 302, 302L. |
| 15
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Humanities,
ethics, and social sciences
Minimum of 3 credits each in courses in humanities and social
sciences. Also, 3 credits each in ethics, international perspectives,
and U.S. diversity courses selected from approved lists. |
| 27 |
Microbiology
Required: Micro 110, 302, 310, 402, 404, 430, 450. Required
labs - Micro 302L, 310L, 440. A minimum of 6 credits of microbiology
lecture courses at a 300-level and above. |
| 16-21 |
Electives |
| 128 |
Total credits |
| Typical Program
for the First Year |
| Cr.
|
Fall |
| 4 |
General Chemistry-Chem
177 |
| 1 |
Laboratory in General
Chemistry- Chem 177L |
| 3 |
First-Year Composition-Engl
104 |
| 3 |
Principles of Biology-Biol
201 |
| 1 |
Laboratory in General
Biology-
Biol 201L |
| 3 |
Humanities, ethics,
or social
science |
| 0.5 |
Library 160 |
| R |
Orientation in Microbiology-
Micro 110 |
| Cr. |
Spring |
| 3 |
General Chemistry-Chem
178 |
| 3 |
First-Year Composition-Engl
105 |
| 3 |
Principles of Biology-Biol
202 |
| 1 |
Laboratory in General
Biology-
Biol 202L |
| 3 |
Biology of Microorganisms-
Micro 302 |
| 3-4 |
Mathematics |
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Preveterinary
Studies
Preparation for admission to veterinary medicine may be accomplished
through the microbiology curriculum. |
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