Have
you ever had a cold . . . taken an antibiotic . . . eaten sauerkraut
. . . drank black tea . . . thrown away spoiled food from your refrigerator
. . . washed your floor . . . or disinfected your bathroom? Guess
what? All of these things are related to microbiology.
 |
If
you want to learn more about . . .
- Food production
and spoilage
- Water quality
and nutrient cycling
- Infectious diseases
- Bioremediation
of environmental contaminants
Check out our Microbiology
Option! |
In addition to the required
biology core courses, you'll select courses in:
- General
microbiology
- Microbial physiology
- Organismal microbiology
(such as mycology)
- Immunology
- Biochemistry
- Elective courses in
medical and environmental-related microbiology
Most of our microbiology
courses have labs where you can learn about current research and
testing procedures and equipment. You'll be able to use your skills
in these areas:
- Microbial processes
and applications
- Taxonomy and culture
collections
- Microbial-based product
development.
You'll
put together a course plan to meet your goals, with the help of
your advisor.
More Microbiology can
be found on the Environmental
Microbiology Home Page.
Microbiology
Concentration
College of Sciences
and Arts
Have you ever had a cold,
taken an antibiotic, eaten sauerkraut, thrown away spoiled food
from your refrigerator, or disinfected your bathroom? All of these
things are related to microbiology. If you want to learn more about
food production and spoilage, water quality and nutrient cycling,
infectious diseases or bioremediation of environmental contaminants
check out this concentration. In addition to biology courses, you'll
select courses in general microbiology, microbial physiology, organismal
microbiology (such as mycology), immunology, biochemistry, and medical
and environmental-related microbiology areas. Use your skills in
these areas: microbial processes and applications, taxonomy and
culture collections, and microbial-based product development. Put
togetther a course plan with your advisor. Career opportunities
exist in consulting, industry, government, environmental health,
outdoor education, and environmental law.
| Total
Credits Required: 128 |
Major
Requirements - 53-59 credits
See General Concentration |
| Concentration
Requirements - 23-28 credits |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| BL
1580 |
Introduction to
Biological Sciences |
1 |
| BL
3210 |
General Microbiology |
4 |
| Choose
1 of the following: |
| BL
4820 |
Biochemical Laboratory
Techniques I |
2
|
| BL
4840 |
Molecular Bio Techniques |
3
|
| Choose
1 of the following: |
| BL
3230 |
Medical Bacteriology |
4
|
| BL
4130 |
Phycology |
3
|
| BL
4740 |
Introduction to
Mycology |
3
|
| Choose
2 of the following: |
| BL 4010
Biochem I, BL 4220 Biochem II, BL 4030 Molecular Bio |
6
|
| Choose
2 of the following: |
| BL 3640
General Immunology, BL 4220 Appl Industrial Microbiology, BL
4230 Virology, BL 4470 Analysis of Biological Data, BL 4860
Toxicology, GBL 5200 Microbial Physiology |
5-7
|
| Free Electives |
16-30
credits |
General Education
Requirements - 28 Credits
See General Concentration |
Co-Curricular
Activities - 3
units
See
General Concentration
|
|
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