Arts, Letters and Science — Microbiology Arts, Letters and Science — Microbiology 451, 452. Differential Equations—Ordinary differential equations with applications; series solutions, Laplace transforms, Fourier series. Prerequisite: Mathematics 214. A W (4-4) 461, 462, 463. Numerical Analysis—Solution of equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical integration, linear methods, differential equations, difference equations. (462 and 463 offered 1974-75 and alternate years.) Prerequisites: Mathematics 214 and Data Processing 260. A W S (4-4-4) 475. Topics in Mathematics—This course will vary from year to year as the demand may be. Subjects may include: (a) Topics in Analysis (b) Topics in Algebra (c) Topics in Geometry and (d) Topics in Applied Mathematics. (May be taken more than once for a maximum of 5 credit hours.) Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor. W S (2-4) DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Sheldon P. Hayes, Chairman Professor, Sheldon P. Hayes; Associate Professor, Lee E. Jackson; Assistant Professors, Lowell S. Adams, John L. Ninnemann, Alan E. Stockland. ■ The Department of Microbiology provides instruction in liberal arts and professional curricula leading to the baccalaureate degree. Students may complete either a major or minor in Microbiology. A program leading to a career in Public Health is also available in the Department. Microbiologists serve in private industry, state and federal agencies, various types of laboratories, hospitals and clinics. Additional employment opportunities are found in food and dairy manufacturing, health oriented industries, and in medical and non-medical educational research centers. Departmental Major—Students wishing to complete a major in Microbiology should take the following courses: Microbiology 205, 255, 305, 325, 405, 415, 480 (3 credits) and 499 (3 credits) plus an additional twenty hours of upper division departmental courses. Students should complete Chemistry 123, 312 and 313 or 307; Mathematics 105 or 106 or 107; and Physics 101. It is recommended that students select one or more upper division courses from other natural science departments which relate to the individual student's departmental major emphasis. College specific course and general education area requirements should also be completed. Students planning to continue their education in graduate, medical or dental schools, should include Mathematics 114, Physics 111 through 116, and selected additional courses from the Department of Zoology. Departmental Minor—Completion of twenty-five hours of departmental courses. Public Health—Students planning a program in the department with Public Health emphasis should take courses listed for the departmental major plus Sociology 343, and Zoology 448, 450 or 455. By completing the Public Health emphasis in Microbiology, the bachelor of science degree graduate with appropriate additional courses may pursue a career in Public Health as environmental health specialists or as sanitarians. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION LS111. Introductory Microbiology—Fundamental concepts of microorganisms as biological forces affecting man. Practical application of concepts in modern society. Recommended for students in the liberal arts. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory period a week. A W S Su (5) LSI 15. Elementary Public Health—Public health principles and practices designed to promote citizen responsibility in community health programs. Four hours lecture a week. A W S (4) 205. Principles of Microbiology—Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, and metabolism of microorganisms with emphasis upon the bacteria. Designed for students in science curricula who plan to take additional courses in the department. Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 2-hour laboratory periods a week. A S (5) 255. Microbiological Procedures—Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, enumeration of bacteria, instrumentation. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205 and Mathematics 105, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 2-hour laboratory periods a week. W (5) 305. Pathogenic Microbiology—Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease. Emphasis upon major bacterial groups. Prerequisites: Micro- 148 149