:: Requirements for a Major in Microbiology ::

Microbiology Undergraduate Degree

28 Microbiology credits must be completed, 24 credits with a grade of C or higher. Specific requirements include Micbio 310, 312, 320, 330, 360 & 480. Elective credits must include 2 lab courses. 2 credits of Ind. Study (396) or Practicum (398) may be applied to the 28 credit requirement.


This schedule if for illustrative purposes only. Many variations are possible. Please consult with your advisor to plan your academic schedule.

Fall

Freshman
Chem 111 General Chemistry I (4 cr)
Biol 100 (4 cr)
Math 127 Calc for Life Sci Majors (3 cr)
English 112 Freshman Writing (3 cr)


Sophomore
Biochm 285 Cell & Molecular Biology (3 cr)
Chem 261 Organic Chemistry I (3 cr)
Gen Ed (3 cr)
Gen Ed (3 cr)


Junior
Physics 131, 133 Intro Physics I (4 cr)
Micbio 320 Infect Disease & Defense (3 cr)
Major Elective


Senior

Major Elective
Major Elective

Micbio 360 Writing in Microbiology (3 cr)
Gen Ed (3 cr)

Spring

Freshman
Chem 112 General Chemistry II (4 cr)
Biol 101 (4 cr)
Math 128 Calc for Life Sci Majors
or Res Ec 211 Intro Statistics (3 cr)
Gen Ed (3 cr)

Sophomore
Micbio 310 General Microbiology (3 cr)
Micbio 312 General Microbiology Lab (3 cr)
Chem 262 Organic Chemistry II (3 cr)
Chem 269 Organic Chem Lab (2 cr)
Gen Ed (3 cr)

Junior
Physics 132, 134 Intro Physics II (4 cr)
Gen Ed (3 cr)
Micbio 330 Microbial Genetics (3 cr)
Major Elective

Senior
Micbio 480 Microbial Physiology (3 cr)
Micbio 491 Senior Seminar (1 cr)
Major Elective
Major Elective

 

 

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