295 SPECIAL EMPHASES Mcrobiology 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 MCR 3484 Environmental Mcrobiology (4) MCR 3853 Food Microbiology (3) MCR 4252 Cell Culture (2) MCR 4354 Industrial Mcrobiology & Biotech (4) ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4) and consider the following BTNY 3504 BTNY 3514 BTNY 3523 CHEM 3050 Mycology (4) Algology (4) Marine Biology (3) Instrumental Analysis (3) Public Health Students emphasizing Public Health should include the following MCR LSI 153 Elementary Public Health (3) MCR 3254 Immunology (4) MCR 3305 Medical Mcrobiology (5) MCR 3502 Environmental Health (2) MCR 3853 Food Microbiology (3) MCR 4354 Industrial Mcrobiology & Biotech (4) MCR 4554 Virology (4) ZOOL 4500 Parasitology (4) and medical and ecological course electives Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Physician's Assistant Pre-medical, pre-dental, andpre-physician's assistant students should include the following MATH QL1050* College Algebra (4) *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) PHYS PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics w/lab (10) or PHYS PS/SI2210/SI2220 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 MCR 3254 MCR 3305 MCR 4554 PSYSSI010 ZOOL SI1110/SI1120 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 PHYS PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics w/lab (10) or PHYS PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Sci & Eng w/lab (10) and consider the following MATH SI1210/SI1220 Calculus (8) CHEM 3000 Quantitative Analysis (4) and electives in data processing, statistics, and other biological sdences Immunology (4) Medical Mcrobiology (5) Virology (4) Introductory Psychology (3) Principles of Zoology I & II (I MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 43). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Mcrobiology departmental major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Mcrobiology Honors credit in any upper division Mcrobiology course with the exception of MCR 4890, 4920, and 4991.* Credit for MCR 4800 and MICR 4830 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours each for Honors. In addition, complete a Mcrobiology Directed Research Project. * Permission from the department chat should be obtained before registering in a coinse for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program on page 43.) MICROBIOLOGY MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 hours in Mcrobiology courses, LS2054 and above. BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE The Department of Mcrobiology 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 MICR MICR 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. MICR LSI 153. Elementary Public Health (3) Su, F, S Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communi cable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/demonstrations per week. MICR LS/SI 1370. 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. MICR LS/SI2054. Principles of Microbiology (4) Su, 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/SI 1210 or CHEM PS/SI1110 or equivalent. MICR 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, S An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safely issues related to General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS/BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM Rwni ART/ARTH Business « ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 20 05 - 2006 Catalog