College of Science 601 Department of Microbiology Department Chair: Michele Culumber Location: Science Lab, Room 302M Telephone: Carrie Minnoch 801-626-6949 Professors: William Lorowitz, Karen Nakaoka, Craig Oberg, Mohammad Sondossi; Assistant Professor: Jason Fritzler; Associate Professors: Michele Culumber, Matthew Domek Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and protozoa) including their structure, metabolism, distribution, and ecological relationships. Knowledge gained by microbiologists leads to a better understanding of molecular-level life processes and to beneficial applications in agriculture, industry, and medicine. The field is expanding, with special emphasis being given to genetic engineering, biotechnology, cell culture, disease and the immune response, production and storage of food, research and development and quality assurance of industrial products, disposal and detoxification of wastes, and the monitoring of environmental quality. Students interested in microbiology should make an appointment with the microbiology department advisor. Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre- Physician Assistant Emphasis, Microbiology Microbiology Major • Prog ra m Pre re qu isite: Not required. • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or higher in microbiology courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 71 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement All Microbiology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6949 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Microbiology major also will satisfy general education requirements: MICR 2054, CHEM 1210, PHYS 1010 or PHYS 2010. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Microbiology Courses Required (19 credit hours) • MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) • MICR 305 3 - Microbiolo gical Procedures Credits: (3) • MICR 3154 - Microbial Ecology Credits: (4) • MICR 4054 - Microbial Physiology Credits: (4) • MICR 4154 - Microbial Genetics Credits: (4) Microbiology Elective Courses (20 credit hours) Category A (8 credit hours minimum) • MICR 3012 - Microbiology and Global Public Health Credits: (2) • MICR 3254 - Immunology Credits: (4) • MICR 3305 - Medical Microbiology Credits: (5) • MICR 3403 - Tropical Diseases Credits: (3) • MICR 3484 - Environmental Microbiology Credits: (4) • MICR 3502 - Environmental Health Credits: (2) • MICR 3753 - Geomicrobiology Credits: (3) • MICR 3853 - Food Microbiology Credits: (3) • MICR 4252 - Cell Culture Credits: (2) • MICR 4354 - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Credits: (4) • MICR 4554 - Virology Credits: (4) Category B • MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) or • CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) • MICR 2920 - Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) (1 credit hour required) • MICR 4800 - Directed Research Credits: (1-2) * • MICR 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2) * • MICR 4920 - Short Courses, Wo rkshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) (1 credit hour required) • MICR 4991 - Microbiolo gy Seminar Cred its: (l) No more than 3 credit hours of MICR 4800 and no more than 2 credit hours of MICR 4830 may count toward the major. Category C (8 credit hours maximum) elective courses in other life science departments • BTNY 3504 - Mycology Credits: (4) • BTNY 3514 - Algology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3200 - Cell Biology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4) • BTNY 3303 - Plant Genetics Credits: (3) Required Support Classes (32-35 credit hours) A grade of D- or better is required in each support course. • CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5) and • CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5) • CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (4) and • CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: (l) • CHEM 3070 - Biochemistry I Credits: (4) • MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4) or Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog