Biology Degree Options

Microbiology Option -

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.

Careeers in Microbiology Information:

Careers in the Microbiological Sciences (American Society for Microbiology)

Careers in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (Society for
Industrial Microbiology)

Careers in Microbiology (Microbe.org)

Employment and Careers in Microbiology (Microbes.info - 'The Microbiology
Portal)