MICROBIOLOGY—B.S.
The B.S. degree in Microbiology consists of a minimum of 41 semester hours in microbiology and approved related fields. Students majoring in Microbiology are required to take the following courses:
| BIO 181 | General Biology S1/S2 (4) |
| BIO 182 | General Biology S2 (4) |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics (4) |
| Choose between the two combinations of courses below (8) | |
| CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry S1/S2 (3)1 | |
| CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory S1/S2 (1)1 | |
| CHM 361 Principles of Biochemistry (3) | |
| CHM 367 Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory (1) | |
| ——— or ——— | |
| CHM 331, 332 General Organic Chemistry (6) | |
| CHM 335, 336 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) | |
| MIC 206 | Microbiology Laboratory S22 (1) |
| MIC 220 | Biology of Microorganisms (3) |
| MIC 302 | Advanced Bacteriology Laboratory L23 (2) |
| MIC 360 | Bacterial Physiology (3) |
| MIC 401 | Research Paper L23 (1) |
| Total: 30 | |
| 1 | Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
| 3 | Both MIC 302 and 401 must be taken to secure L2 credit. |
A minimum of 11 semester hours of upper-division electives in microbiology or approved related fields must be taken.
These elective hours must include two courses chosen from the following:
| MIC 421 | Experimental Immunology (2) |
| MIC 470 | Bacterial Diversity and Systematics (4) |
| MIC 494 | Clinical Bacterial Laboratory (3) |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research (2) |
| MIC 498 | Techniques in Molecular Biology Laboratory (2) |
In addition, students are required to fulfill the university numeracy requirements with MAT 210 (or 270 or 290) as their N1 course and BIO 420 (or any CSE course that meets the N3 requirement). The required supplemental courses are as follows:
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry S1/S2 (4) |
| CHM 115 | General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis S1/S2 (5) |
| PHY 111, 112 | General Physics S1/S2* (6) |
| PHY 113, 114 | General Physics Laboratory S1/S2* (2) |
| Total: 17 |
| * | Both PHY 111 and 113 or PHY 112 and 114 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES—B.S.
The goal of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences degree program is to prepare individuals to practice in the field of clinical laboratory sciences, which includes the major disciplines of clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, and microbiology. Employment opportunities exist in hospital, private, physician, and research laboratories and in government, sales, management, and education. After obtaining a B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the graduate is eligible for national certification by examination.
A student majoring in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is required to take 40 hours of clinical laboratory sciences courses. Also required are the following courses:
| BIO 360 | Basic Physiology (4) |
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry S1/S2 (4) |
| CHM 231 | Elementary Organic Chemistry S1/S21 (3) |
| CHM 361 | Principles of Biochemistry (3) |
| MIC 205 | Microbiology S22 (3) |
| or MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms (3) | |
| MIC 206 | Microbiology Laboratory S22 (1) |
| Total: 18 |
| 1 | Both CHM 231 and 235 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
Equivalent courses may be substituted upon approval of an advisor. Students must consult with the clinical laboratory sciences advisor to select general electives courses. Completion of the degree is dependent upon acceptance of the student into the accredited professional study program, which consists of 40 hours of clinical laboratory sciences courses. The university does not guarantee all students to be accepted into the professional study program due to space limitations at the clinical affiliates and restrictions of program accreditation. For more information on acceptance procedures and program standards, contact the department for a program brochure. For proper course planning, students must meet with a clinical laboratory sciences advisor.
MINOR IN MICROBIOLOGY
The minor in Microbiology consists of a minimum of 24 semester hours. Required courses are as follows:
| BIO 181 | General Biology S1/S2 (4) |
| BIO 182 | General Biology S2 (4) |
| BIO 340 | General Genetics (4) |
| MIC 206 | Microbiology Laboratory S21 (1) |
| MIC 220 | Biology of Microorganisms (3) |
| MIC 302 | Advanced Bacteriology Laboratory L22 (2) |
| MIC 360 | Bacterial Physiology (3) |
| Total: 21 |
| 1 | Both MIC 205 and 206 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both MIC 302 and 401 must be taken to secure L2 credit. |
The remaining upper-division microbiology courses are chosen in consultation with an advisor. Students majoring in Biology may not minor in Microbiology.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty in the Department of Microbiology offer programs leading to the degrees of Master of Natural Science, M.S., and Ph.D. Consult the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
The department participates in the interdisciplinary program for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Consult the Graduate Catalog for courses, faculty, and program information or call 602/965–0743 for more information.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
1998–99 General Catalog Table of Contents
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