345 I Medical schools do not accept AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses. MICROBIOLOGY Students planning to attend graduate school should include the following PHYS PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics w/lab (10) or PHYS PS/SL2210/SL2220 Physics for Sci & Eng w/lab (10) and consider the following MATH SI1210/SI1220 Calculus (8) CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II (5) and electives in data processing, statistics, and other biological sciences Biology Composite Teaching Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) See the Department of Zoology in this catalog for program requirements. Microbiology departmental honors Please contact the Microbiology Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Mcrobiology departmental major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Mcrobiology Honors credit in any upper division Mcrobiology course with the exception of MCR 4890, 4920, and 4991. Credit for MCR 4800 and MICR 4830 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours each for Honors. In addition, complete a Mcrobiology Directed Research Project. Microbiology MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Mnimum of 18 hours in Microbiology courses, LS2054 and above. Biology teaching minor See the Department of Zoology in this catalog for program requirements. Biotechnician Training Program associate of science degree and certificate The Department of Mcrobiology participates with the Departments of Botany and Zoology in the Associate of Science degree and 3rd year Certificate in Biotechnician training for the biotechnology industry. This program is described elsewhere in this College of Science section of the catalog. MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICR MICR LSI 113. Introductory Microbiology (3) 5m, F, 5 An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/demonstrations per week. MICR LSI 153. Elementary Public Health (3) 5m, F, 5 Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/demonstrations per week. MICR LS/SI1370. Principles of Life Science (3) 5 A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Cross-listed with BTNY and ZOOL LS/SI1370. MICR LS/SI2054. Principles of Microbiology (4) F, 5 Study of the morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, along with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors and consists of three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM PS/SI1210 or CHEM PS/SI1110 or CHEM 1200 or equivalent. MICR 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, 5 An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safely issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. MICR 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) 5m, F, 5 Open to all students in the Mcrobiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. MICR 2920. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. MICR 3053. Microbiological Procedures (3) F, 5 Mcroscopy staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: MCR LS/SI2054 and MATH QL1050 or QL1080orSI1210. MICR 3154. Microbial Ecology (4) F, 5 Factors determining the growth and distribution of microorganisms in their natural habitats. Mcrobial diversity and their interactions with other living organisms and their surroundings. Microbial activities in nature, including biogeochemical cycles. Three lectures and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: MCR LS/SI2054. MICR 3203. The Immune System in Health & Disease (3) 5m, F, 5 This course will focus on the study of the human immune system and its role in health and disease. The course topics include the innate and adaptive immune responses and their role in host defense as well as immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity responses. Manipulation of the immune system through pharmacological means, vaccination or transplantation will also be studied. Three lectures per week Prerequisite: MCR LSI 113 or MCR LS/ SI2054 or consent of instructor. Cannot be used as a Mcrobiology elective course for Mcrobiology majors. MICR 3254. Immunology (4) F The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MCRLS/SI2054 or consent of instructor. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social 8 Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog