2009-2011
Academics
University Information
Catalog Index
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Curriculum in Microbiology
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Administered by an interdepartmental committee.
| Cr. |
Degree Requirements |
| 12.5 |
Interpersonal and public communication skills |
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Engl 150, 250; Engl 302 or Engl 309 or Engl 314; Sp Cm 212; Lib 160 |
| 10-12 |
Mathematical sciences |
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Stat 101 or 104 required; 2 semesters of math with at least one semester of calculus |
| 26-29 |
Physical sciences |
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ChemistryChem 177, 177L, 178 |
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Organic Chemistry: Chem 331, 331L, 332. |
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BiochemistryBBMB 404 and 405 (recommended) or 301 |
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Physics: Phys 111, 112. |
| 16 |
Biological sciences |
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Biol 211, 211L, 212, 212L, and 313, 313L, 314, 314L. |
| 15 |
Humanities, ethics, and social sciences |
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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. |
| 28.5 |
Microbiology |
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Required: Micro 110, 302, 310, 320, 430 or 477 or 456, 450, 451. |
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Required labs: Micro 302L, 310L or 475L, 440. A minimum of 9 credits of microbiology courses at a 400-level and above or from departmental approved list with no more than 3 credits from laboratory courses. |
| 15-20 |
Electives |
| 128 |
Total credits |
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| Typical Program for the First Year |
| Cr. |
Fall |
| 4 |
General ChemistryChem 177 |
| 1 |
Laboratory in General ChemistryChem 177L |
| 3 |
First-Year CompositionEngl 150 |
| 3 |
Principles of BiologyBiol 211 |
| 1 |
Laboratory in General BiologyBiol 211L |
| 3 |
Humanities, ethics, or social science |
| 0.5 |
Library 160 |
| R |
Orientation in MicrobiologyMicro 110 |
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| Cr. |
Spring |
| 3 |
General ChemistryChem 178 |
| 3 |
Principles of BiologyBiol 212 |
| 1 |
Laboratory in General BiologyBiol 212L |
| 3 |
Biology of MicroorganismsMicro 302 |
| 1 |
Microbiology LaboratoryMicro 302L |
| 3 |
Statistics 101 or 104 |
| 3 |
Humanities, ethics or social science |
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| Preveterinary Studies |
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Preparation for admission to veterinary medicine may be accomplished through the microbiology curriculum. |
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