288 Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Microbiology Courses Required (19 credit hours) Micro LS/SI2054 Principles of Microbiology (4) Micro 3053 Microbiological Procedures (3) Micro 3254 Immunology (4) Micro 4054 Microbial Physiology (4) Micro 4154 Microbial Genetics (4) Microbiology Elective Courses (20 credit hours) • Category A (8 credit hours minimum) Micro 3154 Micro 3305 Micro 3484 Micro 3502 Micro 3853 Micro 4252 Micro 4354 Micro 4553 Microbial Ecology (4) Medical Microbiology (5) Environmental Microbiology (4) Environmental Health (2) Food Microbiology (3) Cell Culture (2) Industrial Micro Sc Biotechnology (4) Virology (3) • Category B Micro 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) Micro 2920 Short Courses, Workshops,... (1) Micro 3340 Info Resources in the Life Sciences (2) Micro 4800* Directed Research (1-2) Micro 4830* Directed Readings (1-2) Micro 4920 Short Courses, Workshops,... (1) Micro 4991 Microbiology Seminar (1) No more than 3 credit hours of Micro 4800 and no more than 2 credit hours of Micro 4830 may count toward the major. • Category C (8 credit hours maximum) elective courses in other life science departments Botany 3504 Botany 3514 Zool 3200 Zool 3300 or Botany 3303 Zool 4600 Mycology (4) Algology (4) Cell Biology (4) Genetics (4) Plant Genetics (3) Protozoology (4) Required Support Classes (32-42 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Chem 2310 Organic Chemistry (5) Chem 3070 Biochemistry I (4) Math QL1050 College Algebra (4) or Math QL1080 Precalculus (5) orMathSI1210 Calculus I (4) Phsx PS/SI1010 Intro to Physics (3) or Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics w/lab (10) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists Sc Engineers (10) Botany LS1203 Plant Biology (3) or Botany SI2104 Plant Form and Function (4) or Botany SI2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) Zool 1010 Animal Biology (3) or Zool SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) or Zool SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Special Emphases Microbiology majors pursuing the career programs below should consult appropriate advisors and include the specified courses while fulfilling the requirements for the Microbiology major. Biotechnology or Industrial Microbiology Students interested in biotechnology or industrial microbiology careers should include the following Micro 3154 Microbial Ecology (4) Micro 3484 Environmental Microbiology (4) Micro 3853 Food Microbiology (3) Micro 4252 Cell Culture (2) Micro 4354 Industrial Microbiology Sc Biotech (4) Zool 3300 Genetics (4) and consider the following Botany 3504 Botany 3514 Botany 3523 Chem 3050 Mycology (4) Algology (4) Marine Biology (3) Instrumental Analysis (3) Public Health Students emphasizing Public Health should include the following Micro LS 1153 Elementary Public Health (3) Micro 3305 Medical Microbiology (5) Micro 3502 Environmental Health (2) Micro 3853 Food Microbiology (3) Micro 4354 Industrial Microbiology Sc Biotech (4) Micro 4553 Virology (3) Zool 4500 Parasitology (4) and medical and ecological course electives Premedical, Predental, and Preveterinary Premedical, predental, and preveterinary students should include the following Math QL1050* College Algebra (4) 'or equivalent of a full year of college math Engl 1010/2010 Engl 2100 or Engl 2250 or Engl 3210 or Comm HU1020 College Writing (6) Technical Writing (3) Fiction Writing (3) Advanced College Writing (3) Principles of Public Speaking (3) Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics w/lab (10) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Sci Sc Eng w/lab (10) Zool 2200 Human Physiology (4) Zool 3200 Cell Biology (4) Zool 3300 Genetics (4) and consider the following Micro 3305 Micro 4553 Psych SS101 Z00ISIIHO/SIII2O and other Zool electives Medical Microbiology (5) Virology (3) Intro Psychology (5) Principles of Zoology I Sc II (8) Medical schools do not accept AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses. Microbiology Students planning to attend graduate school should include the following Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics w/lab (10) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Sci Sc Eng w/lab (10) and consider the following Math SI1210/SI1220 Calculus (8) Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis (4) and electives in data processing, statistics, foreign languages, and other biological sciences. MICROBIOLOGY » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Microbiology Honors credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of Micro 4890, 4920, and 4991.* Credit for Micro 4800 and Micro 4830 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours each for Honors. In addition, complete a Microbiology Directed Research Project. * 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 Honors Program.) MICROBIOLOGY . Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. • Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 hours in Microbiology courses, LS2054 and above. BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM AND CERTIFICATE 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. This program is described elsewhere in this College of Science section of the catalog. MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICRO Micro LS1113. Introductory Microbiology (3) Sm, F, S An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/demonstrations per week. Micro LS1153. Elementary Public Health (3) Sm, F, S Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/demonstrations per week. Micro LS/SI1370. Principles of Life Science (3) S Course content includes metabolism, genetics, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs with a recitation per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. Micro LS/SI2054. Principles of Microbiology (4) F, S Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem PS/SI1210 or Chem PS/SI1110 or equivalent. 289 Micro 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, S An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Students opting for two credit hours will be required to complete a directed assignment related to their area of concentration. Both credit hours must be taken concurrently. Micro 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Sm, F, S 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. Micro 2920. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Micro 3053. Microbiological Procedures (3) F, S Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Two lectures and one 2- hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Micro LS/SI2054 and Math QL1050. Micro 3154. Microbial Ecology (4) F Factors determining the growth and distribution of microorganisms in their natural habitats. Microbial diversity and their interactions with other living organisms and their surroundings. Microbial activities in nature, including biogeochemical cycles. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 3254. Immunology (4) F The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor. Micro 3305. Medical Microbiology (5) S Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Micro 3254. Micro 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) S A practical introduction to the literature of the life sciences, information resources, and research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries and beyond. Prerequisite: Engl EN2010. Cross listed with Botany and Zoology. Micro 3484. Environmental Microbiology (4) S Applied, environmental microbiology and biotechnology including transport of microorganisms through environment, microbial pathogens and toxins in environment. Biodeterioration, contamination control, and biosafety. Pollution microbiology, environmental management, bioremediation, waste treatment, biological insecticides. Microbiology of man-made environment. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 3502. Environmental Health (2) F Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Micro LSI 113 or Micro LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Artsilfiiwanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business 4 Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY lliliilf BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO- PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus WEBER State Univ 2002-2003 CATALOG E R S I T Y Weber State Univer 2002-2003 Catalog s 1 t y