College of Science 583 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. in Public Health, Special Emphasis Microbiology Microbiology majors pursuing this emphasis should consult appropriate advisors and include the specified courses listed below while fulfilling the requirements for the Microbiology major. • MICR 3254 - Immunology Credits: (4) • MICR 3305 - Medical Microbiology Credits: (5) • MICR 3403 - Tropical Diseases Credits: (3) • MICR 3502 - Environmental Health Credits: (2) • MICR 3853 - Food Microbiology Credits: (3) • MICR 4354 - Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Credits: (4) Microbiology Minor • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. • Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 hours in Microbiology courses, MICR 2054 LS and above. Microbiology Departmental Honors Please contact the Microbiology Department for advisement a n d p erm iss io n prio rto en ro lling in Ho no rs cou rs es. • Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. • Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of3.3: • 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 MICR 4890, MICR 4920, and MICR 4991. Credit for MICR 4800 and MICR 4830 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours each for Honors. In addition, complete a Microbiology Directed Research Project. Course Descriptions - MICR Department of Microbiology MICR 1113 LS - Introductory Microbiology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/demonstrations per week. MICR 1153 LS - Elementary Public Health Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/ demonstrations per week. MICR 1370 LS - Principles of Life Science Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A survey course for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Cross-listed with BTNY 1370 and ZOOL 1370. MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Study of the morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, along with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors and consists of three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 or CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1200 or equivalent. MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. MICR 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-5) 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. MICR 2920 - Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (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. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog