Microbiology Microbiology General Information DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Chair: Craig J. Oberg Location: Science Lab, Room 302M Telephone Contact: Carrie Minnoch 626-6949 Professors: Lowell S. Adams, Alan E. Stockland; Associate Professors: Diane S. Home, Craig J. Oberg Description 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, molecular biology, cell culture, control of disease, 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. PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. Required courses satisfy a minor in Chemistry. Microbiology majors must have a C- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). 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), 122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), and 307 (5); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); PhsxNSlOl (5) or 107 (5) or NS111-113 (12); Bot NS110 (5); Zool NS160 (5) or 201 (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 211, 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 An introduction to the microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with many practical applications. 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 NS 121 or NS 111 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. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities 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) S 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, bioremediation, 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) S (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. 415. Microbial Genetics (5) W The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, Education 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) 5 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. Business & Economics Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 226 227 Continuing Education