Microbiology B.S. - Microbial Ecology
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology; Microbial Ecology Concentration
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 78-88
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Note: Microbiology is the study of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. The concentration in Microbial Ecology emphasizes microbial structure and function as well as interactions and relationships with the environment and other organisms. Students may continue their studies at the graduate level and seek research careers in government or private laboratories.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Microbiology Lower-Division Core | 17 | |
| Upper-Division Microbiology Core Courses | 19 | |
| Additional Upper-Division Courses Required for Microbial Ecology Concentration | 13 | |
Biochemistry | ||
Additional Upper-Division Depth Courses in Microbiology | ||
| Required Courses Outside of the Major | 29-39 | |
Mathematics - Calculus | ||
Mathematics - Statistics | ||
Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
Additional Science Requirement | ||
| Advanced College Writing Requirement | ||
| Total Hours | 78-88 | |
Biology/Microbiology Lower-Division Core
Note: The lower division core should be completed before attempting most upper division major courses. AP Biology credit with a score of 3 may be substituted for either BIOB 160N/BIOB 161N or BIOB 170N/BIOB 171N.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 160N | Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
| BIOB 161N | Prncpls of Living Systems Lab | 1 |
| BIOB 170N | Princpls Biological Diversity | 3 |
| BIOB 171N | Princpls Biological Dvrsty Lab | 2 |
| BIOB 260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOB 272 | Genetics and Evolution | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Microbiology Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOE 370 | General Ecology | 3 |
| BIOM 360 | General Microbiology (equiv to 260) | 3 |
| BIOM 361 | General Microbiology Lab (equiv to 261) | 2 |
| BIOM 410 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| BIOM 411 | Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 415 | Microbial Dvrsty Eclgy & Evltn | 3 |
| BIOM 450 | Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| BIOM 451 | Microbial Physiology Lab | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Upper-Division Courses Required for Microbial Ecology Concentration
Biochemistry
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete either one semester or one year of Biochemistry: | 4-6 | |
One Semester: | ||
BCH 380 | Biochemistry | |
One Year: | ||
BCH 480 | Advanced Biochemistry I | |
BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | |
| Total Hours | 4-6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Upper-Division Depth Courses in Microbiology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 7-9 credits from the following (labs must be taken if available). 7 credits if BCH 480-482 was taken; 9 credits if BCH 380) was taken. | 7-9 | |
BIOB 410 & BIOB 411 | Immunology and Immunology Laboratory | |
BIOE 371 | Gen Ecology Lab (equiv to 271) | |
BIOE 400 | Aquatic Microbial Ecology | |
BIOE 428 | Freshwater Ecology | |
BIOE 439 | Stream Ecology | |
BIOE 453 | Ecology of Small & Large Lakes | |
BIOM 427 & BIOM 428 | General Parasitology and General Parasitology Lab | |
BIOM 435 | Virology | |
BIOM 490 | Adv Undergrad Research | |
BIOO 433 & BIOO 434 | Plant Physiology and Plant Physiology Lab | |
| Total Hours | 7-9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Required Courses Outside of the Major
Mathematics - Calculus
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 4 | |
M 162 | Applied Calculus | |
M 171 | Calculus I | |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics - Statistics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Chemistry
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following Chemistry sequences: | 10-20 | |
Introductory: | ||
CHMY 121N | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
CHMY 123 & CHMY 124 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lab | |
Advanced: | ||
CHMY 141N & CHMY 142N | College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Lab | |
CHMY 143N & CHMY 144N | College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Lab | |
CHMY 221 & CHMY 222 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | |
CHMY 223 & CHMY 224 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | |
| Total Hours | 10-20 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following Physics sequences: | 5 | |
Algebra- and Trigonometry-based Physics: | ||
PHSX 205N & PHSX 206N | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | |
Calculus-based Physics: | ||
PHSX 215N & PHSX 216N | Fund of Physics w/Calc I and Physics Laboratory I w/Calc | |
| Total Hours | 5 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Additional Science Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
CHMY 311 | Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis | |
CSCI 100 | Intro to Programming | |
CSCI 135 | Fund of Computer Science I | |
NRSM 210N | Soils, Water and Climate | |
GEO 420 | Hydrogeology | |
GEO 482 | Global Change | |
M 172 | Calculus II | |
M 273 | Multivariable Calculus | |
PHSX 207N | College Physics II | |
PHSX 208N | College Physics II Laboratory | |
STAT 451 | Statistical Methods I | |
STAT 452 | Statistical Methods II | |
STAT 457 | Computer Data Analysis I | |
STAT 458 | Computer Data Analysis II | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced College Writing Requirement
Rule: Complete the equivalent of a full writing course (either three 1/3 writing courses or one 2/3 writing course + one 1/3 writing course or one complete writing course). To meet the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Microbiology students take at least 2 partial writing courses. The Microbiology degree requires one 2/3 writing course (BIOM 411). The Advanced College Writing Requirement is completed with one more course, chosen from any of the following.
1/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIOB 410 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIOB 425 | Adv Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOB 483 | Phylogenics and Evolution | 3 |
| BIOE 403 | Comparative Vert Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOE 409 | Behavior & Evolution Discussion | 1 |
| BIOE 428 | Freshwater Ecology | 5 |
| BIOL 484 | Plant Evolution | 3 |
| BIOM 402 | Medical Bacteriology& Mycology | 3 |
| BIOO 320 | General Botany | 5 |
| BIOO 434 | Plant Physiology Lab | 1 |
| BIOO 470 | Ornithology | 4 |
| BIOO 475 | Mammalogy | 4 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
2/3 Advanced Writing Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 3 |
| BCH 499 | Senior Thesis/Capstone | 3-6 |
| BIOB 411 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOB 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
| BIOE 342 | Field Ecology | 5 |
| BIOE 371 | Gen Ecology Lab (equiv to 271) | 2 |
| BIOM 411 | Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab | 1 |
| BIOM 499 | Undergraduate Thesis | 3-6 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Complete Advanced Writing Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOH 462 | Principles Medical Physiology | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-