Microbiology Microbiology General Information 410. Petroleum Geology (4) Principles of the origin, migration, accumulation and distribution of petroleum. Evaluation of reservoirs and techniques of petroleum exploration. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geol 306, 376 or 385 or consent of instructor. 420. Geology for Teachers (5) Principles and processes of geology for elementary teachers. Credit not given for Geol 420 and Geol NS101 or NS111,112. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 425. Subsurface Geology (3) Techniques of subsurface geology and interpretation of subsurface data. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or field trip a week. Prerequisite: Geol 306, 376, and 385 or equivalent. 430. Optical Mineralogy and Petrography (4) Study of minerals and rocks by using thin sections and grains. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geol NS111,112 and 206, and Math 106 or consent of instructor. 450. Mineral Deposits (4) The geologic principles underlying the origin and occurrences of economic mineral deposits. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Geol NS111,112, and 206. 455. Geochemistry (4) The significant facts and ideas concerning the chemistry of the earth and a synthesis of these data into an account of the chemical evolution of the earth. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Chem 123 and 301 and Geol 205 or consent of the instructor. 460. Geophysics (4) Principles and techniques of geophysical exploration, including gravity, magnetics and seismic methods. Course includes field collection of geophysical data and computer modelling of anomalies. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Geolo 306, Math 212. 465. Exploration Geochemistry (4) The use of trace elements in mineral exploration. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Geol 206. 470. X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (3) Application of X-ray diffraction to the analysis of materials and their properties. Prerequisite: Senior standing in geology, chemistry, or physics or permission of the instructor. 480. Special Problems (1-5) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor prior to registration. (May be repeated for a maximum of five credit hours.) 483. Geologic Literature (2) Directed readings in geologic literature. Prerequisites: Geol NS111 and 112. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Geol 289. Open to all students. 492. Short courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) A continuation of Geol 292. 495. Advanced Field Geology (1-8) Fundamentals of geology applied during field trips. Readings, reports, lectures and examinations are required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 497. Senior Thesis (2) A thesis to be written by a student at the culmination of a period of individual field/laboratory and library research, under the direction of a specific faculty person. Prerequisites: Senior standing and departmental approval of the thesis topic. 499. Senior Seminar (2) A course for seniors applying research methods to geologic problems. 503. Geology 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. 525. Geology of Utah for In-Service Teachers (5) The study of Utah's geologic history including the evaluation of past and present landforms and the origin and importance of the state's minerals, rocks, geologic resources, and fossils. Short field trips required. Five lectures each week. Prerequisites: Geol NS101 or NS111 and 122, and a baccalaureate degree. Credit not given for both Geol 325 and 525. 554. Environmental Geology for In-Service Teachers (4) A study of geologic hazards (earthquakes, landslides, floods, etc.) and pollution in the context of geologic processes with particular emphasis on problems common to Utah. Three lectures and one three-hour lab each week. Field trip required. Prerequisite: an introductory geology course and a baccalaureate degree. Credit not given for both Geol 254 and 554. DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Chair: Alan E. Stockland Location: Science Lab, Room 302M Telephone Contact: Carrie Minnoch 626-6178 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. 162 Education Because of its interdisciplinary nature the microbiology major program serves as an ideal academic preparation for a variety of careers at the baccalaureate degree level and for entry into several graduate and professional programs, including schools of medicine and dentistry. The microbiology curriculum provides balanced instruction in principles, facts, and laboratory skills. PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific College Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (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), NS122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), and 307 (5); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); Phsx NS101 (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 101 and 102, 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. 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.) Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts* Humanities Business & Economics Education MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICRO m Natural Sciences NS111. Introductory Microbiology (5) A survey of the microorganisms and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment Five lecture-demonstrations per week. NS115. Elementary Public Health (4) The principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and other diseases, and environmental health problems. Four lectures per week. Social Sciences Technology 163 Continuing Education