Microbiology Microbiology Information Specific Requirements: • Microbiology courses required (26 credit hours): Micro NS205 (5), 255 (5), 325 (5), 405 (5), 415 (5), 499 (1). • Courses to elect from (29 credit hours required, and at least 19 must be Micro): Micro 330 (7), 340 (3), 348 (5), 376 (4), 385 (5), 420 (3), 425 (3), 455 (5), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-3); Botany 350 (5), 351 (5); Zool 330 (5), 460 (5). • Support courses required: Chem NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), and 307 (5); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); PhsxNSlOl (5) or NS107 (5) or NS 111-113 (12); Botany NS110 (5); Zool NS160 (5) or NS201 (5). Special Emphases: Microbiology majors pursuing the career programs below should consult appropriate advisers and include the specified courses while fulfilling the requirements for the Microbiology major. • Students interested in biotechnology or industrial microbiology careers should include Micro 348, 376, 385, 420, 425,455; Zool 330; and should consider Botany 350, 351, 352, and Chem 305. • Students emphasizing Public Health should include Micro NS115, 330, 348, 385, and 455; Zool 450 and 455; and medical and ecological course electives. • Pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students should include a full year of mathematics (e.g., Math 105-107); a full year of English or related communication courses (Engl 111 and 112, plus one additional course, e.g., Engl 210, 225, or 321, or Commun HU102); a full year of physics with labs, e.g., Phsx NS111-116 or NS261-266; and Zool NS201 and 330; and should consider including Micro 330 and 455; Zool NS211, and other Zool electives; and Psych SS101. Medical schools do not accept AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses. • Students planning graduate degrees in Microbiology should include Math 106 and 107, Phsx NS111-116 or NS261-266; and should consider taking Math 213, Chem 213, and electives in data processing, statistics, foreign languages, and other biological sciences. PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling the Microbiology Departmental Honors requirements, take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • Complete a Microbiology Special Problems Project. • A student may receive Microbiology Honors credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of Micro 489,492, and 499. Credit for Micro 480 and 483 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours each for honors. Permission from the department chair should be obtained before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 hours in Microbiology courses. BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM The Department of Microbiology 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. EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICRO M NSlll. Introductory Microbiology (5) Su, A, W, S A survey of the microorganisms and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment. Five lecture-demonstrations per week. NS115. Elementary Public Health (4) Su, A, W, S The principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and other diseases, and environmental health problems. Four lectures per week. 131. Lab for Advanced Placement Students (1) Laboratory exercises designed to accompany high school advanced placement biology courses. Enrollment limited to high school AP Biology students who are formally accepted through the Center for Science Education. One 3- hour laboratory per week. NS205. Principles of Microbiology (5) A,W,S Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. The introductory course for science majors. Prerequisite: Chem NS121 or equivalent. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 255. Microbiological Procedures (5) W Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Prerequisites: Micro NS205 and Math 105. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Microbiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 325. Immunology (5) W The study of the immune response in mammals. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 330. Medical Microbiology (7) 5 Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Prerequisite: Micro 325. Five lectures and five one-hour labs per week. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) W A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in the academic libraries and how to find, use, and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: Engl 112. 348. Environmental Microbiology (5) A (Even years) Soil and aquatic microbiology, biodegradation, waste treatment, energy transformations, plant pathology, biological insecticides, rumen microbiology. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) 5 (Odd years) Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 385. Food Microbiology (5) A (Odd years) Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 405. Microbial Physiology (5) A Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Chem 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 188 415. Microbial Genetics (5) W The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, and applications of genetic modifications. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Chem 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 420. Recombinant DNA Techniques (3) S (Odd years) The use of recombinant DNA techniques to modify genetic characteristics in bacteria and yeast. Prerequisite: Micro 415. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 425. Cell Culture (3) W (Even years) Basic methods and practical applications of cell culture. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 455. Virology (5) S Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on animal viruses. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 480. Directed Research (1-2) A, W, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) A, W, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A, W, S A continuation of Micro 289, Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) A Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour per week. 503. Microbiology for Teachers (3-5) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 189 Continuing Education