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Show College of Science 601 • MICR 4354 - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Credits: (4) • MICR 4554 - Virology Credits: (4) Category B • MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) or • CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) • MICR 2920 - Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) (1 credit hour required) • MICR 4800 - Directed Research Credits: (1-2) * • MICR 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2) * • MICR 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) (1 credit hour required) • MICR 4991 - Microbiology Seminar Credits: (l) No more than 3 credit hours of MICR 4800 and no more than 2 credit hours of MICR 4830 may count toward the major. Category C (8 credit hours maximum) elective courses in other life science departments • BTNY 3504 - Mycology Credits: (4) • BTNY 3514 - Algology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3200 - Cell Biology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4) • BTNY 3303 - Plant Genetics Credits: (3) Required Support Classes (32-35 credit hours) A grade ofD- or better is required in each support course. • CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5) and • CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5) • CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (4) and • CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: (l) • CHEM 3070 - Biochemistry I Credits: (4) • MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4) or • MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus Credits: (5) or • MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4) • PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3) or • PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5) or • PHYS 2020 - College Physics II Credits: (5) or • PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) or • PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5) • Life Science Course Electives (6) * * Minimum of 6 credit hours from two Life Science courses in: BTNY 1203, BTNY2104, BTNY2114, BTNY3105, BTNY 3204, BTNY 3214, BTNY 3454, BTNY 3473, BTNY 3523, BTNY3624; ZOOL 1010, ZOOL 1110, ZOOL 2100, ZOOL 2200, ZOOL 3450, ZOOL 3470, ZOOL 3500, ZOOL 3720, ZOOL 3730, ZOOL 4050, ZOOL 4100, ZOOL 4120, ZOOL 4210, ZOOL 4220, ZOOL 4250, ZOOL 4300, ZOOL 4470, ZOOL 4480, ZOOL 4490, ZOOL 4500, ZOOL 4600, ZOOL 4640, ZOOL 4650, ZOOL 4660, ZOOL 4670, ZOOL 4680. Special Emphases in Biotechnology or Industrial Microbiology Microbiology majors pursuing these emphases should consult appropriate advisors and include the specified courses listed below while fulfilling the requirements for the Microbiology major. • MICR 3484 - Environmental Microbiology Credits: (4) • MICR 3853 - Food Microbiology Credits: (3) • MICR 4252 - Cell Culture Credits: (2) • MICR 4354 - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4) and consider the following • BTNY 3504 - Mycology Credits: (4) • BTNY 3514 - Algology Credits: (4) • BTNY 3523 - Marine Biology Credits: (3) • CHEM 3050 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: (4) Microbiology (BS) Microbiology Major • Program Prerequisite: Not required. • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or higher in microbiology courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; a minimum of 71 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement All Microbiology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6949 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Microbiology major also will satisfy general education requirements: MICR 2054, CHEM 1210, PHYS 1010 or PHYS 2010. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog |
