274 275 Suggest Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Freshman Year English ENIOIO and EN2010 6 Math QL1050 4 Chemistry PS1210 and PS1220 10 General Education and Electives 10 Total Credit Hours 30 JsofflffltfOMJOyyt. Micro LS2054 and 3053 7 Chem 2310/2320 10 Phsx PS1010 or equivalent 3 General Education and Electives 10 Total Credit Hours 30 „„„„,„„ ,, fepfff.YfJr1 Micro 3254 Micro Electives for majors Chem 3070 Zool Other Electives Total Credit Hours 4 15 4 5 2 30 , Senior. Year . Micro 4054, 4154 Micro Electives for ma|ors Other Electives Total Credit Hours 9 13 30 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 Micro Micro Micro Zool 3484 3853 4354 4554 3300 Environmental Microbiology Food Microbiology Indust Microbiology & Biotech Virology and Cell Culture Genetics 4 3 4 4 4 and consider the following Botany 3504 Botany 3514 Botany 3523 Chem 3050 Mycology Algology Marine Biology Instrumental Analysis 4 4 3 4 PUBLIC HEALTH Students emphasizing Public Health should include the following Micro LS1153 Elementary Public Health 3 Micro 3305 Medical Microbiology 5 Micro 3502 Environmental Health 2 Micro 3853 Food Microbiology 3 Micro 4354 Indust Microbiology and Biotech 4 Micro 4554 Virology and Cell Culture 4 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 'or equivalent of a full year of college math Engl 1010/2010 College Writing 6 Engl 2100 Technical Writing 3 or Engl 2250 Fiction Writing 3 or Engl 3210 Advanced College Writing 3 or Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking 3 Phsx PS2010/2020 General Physics w/lab 10 or Phsx PS2210/2220 Physics for Sci & Eng w/lab 10 Zool 2200 Human Physiology 4 Zool 3200 Cell Biology 4 Zool 3300 Genetics 4 and consider the following Micro 3305 Medical Microbiology 5 Micro 4554 Virology and Cell Culture 4 Psych SS101 Introductory Psychology 5 Zool 1110/1120 Principles of Zoology I & II 8 and other Zool electives 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 PS2010/2020 General Physics w/lab 10 Phsx or Phsx PS2210/2220 Physics for Sci & Eng w/lab and consider the following Math 1210/1220 Chem 3030 Calculus 8 Quantitative Analysis 3 and electives in data processing, statistics, foreign languages, and other biological sciences. MICROBIOLOGY JkWkWkWLWk% DEPARTMENTAL HONORS .*■■■■■■ » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » 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 Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) 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 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE 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 LSI 113. Introductory Microbiology (3) Su, 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. LSI 153. Elementary Public Health (3) Su, F, S Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures per week. LSI 370. Principles of Life Science (3) 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. LS2054. 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: ChemPS1210 or Chem PSlllO or equivalent. 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. 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) 5m, 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. 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. 3053. Microbiological Procedures (3) 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 LS2054 and Math QL1050. 3254. Immunology (4) F The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS2054. 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. 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. 3484. Environmental Microbiology (4) F Microorganisms in their natural habitats, interactions with their environment. Biotechnological aspects, including bioremediation, biodeterioration, and waste treatment. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS2054. 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 LS2054 or consent of instructor. 3853. Food Microbiology (3) F Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS2054. 4054. Microbial Physiology (4) F Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 3070. 4154. Microbial Genetics (4) 5 Genetics of microorganisms and its applications, including mutation, gene transfer systems, recombination, plasmids, recombinant DNA technology, and transposons. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS2054. Chem 3070 recommended. 4354. Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (4) S Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes, microbial products, biotechnology, contamination control, and antimicrobial agents including antibiotics. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Micro LS2054, Chem 2310 or Chem 3070. Micro 3053 recommended. 4554. Virology and Cell Culture (4) 5 Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on animal viruses and their propagation on cell culture. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS2054. 4800. Directed Research (1-2) F, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) Su, F, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits. 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Sm, F, S (See Micro 2890 for description.) 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, 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. 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