General Information 421. Plant SoU Relations (5) Physiology of plant mineral and water relations. Prerequisites: Botany 111 and Chem 111 or 121. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 480. Individual Research (1-5) Credit to be arranged. Prerequisite: Botany 498. 483. Readings in Botany (1-5) Prerequisites: Two upper division Botany courses. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Botany Department Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it wul be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 495. Advanced Field Botany (1-5) A concentrated study of the flora of a specific geographical region or an extended, organized field trip under supervision. The course involves extensive pre- and post-trip exercises and evaluation. Prerequisite: At least one upper division Botany course and specified courses selected by the instructor for a specific field trip as indicated in the schedule, and with consent of the instructor. 498. Research Design (2) A basic course in the design of scientific experiments and the application of the scientific method to same. Prerequisite: Minimum of two upper division Botany classes. 499. Seminar in Botany (1) Literature research and discussion. Prerequisite: Minimum of two upper division Botany courses and Botany 498. MICROBIOLOGY Location: Science Lab, Room 302M Telephone: 626-6949 Professors: Lowell S. Adams, Alan E. Stockland; Associate Professor: Diane S. Home; Assistant Professor: Craig J. Oberg Description Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and protozoa) including their structure, metabolism, distribution, and ecological relationships. Knowledge gained by microbiologists leads to a better understanding of molecular-level life processes and to beneficial applications in agriculture, industry, and medicine. Education Because of its interdisciplinary nature the microbiology major program serves as an ideal academic preparation for a variety of careers at the baccalaureate degree level and for entry into several graduate and professional programs, including schools of medicine and dentistry. The microbiology curriculum provides balanced instruction in principles, facts, and laboratory skills. PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY MAJOR- BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific course requirements of the college (see index). • Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). • A minor is required. Required courses satisfy a minor in Chemistry. • Microbiology majors must have a C- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Microbiology courses required (26 credit hours): Micro NS205 (5), 255 (5), 325 (5), 405 (5), 415 (5), 499 (1). • Courses to elect from (29 credit hours required, and at least 19 must be Micro): Micro 330 (7), 340 (3), 348 (5), 376 (4), 385 (5), 420 (3), 425 (3), 455 (5), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-3); Botany 350 (5), 351 (5); Zool 330 (5), 460 (5). • Support courses required: Chem NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), and 307 (5); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); Phsx NS101 (5) or NS 107 (5) or NS 111-113 (12); Botany NS110 (5); Zool NS 160 (5) or NS201 (5). 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. • Students interested in biotechnology or industrial microbiology careers should include Micro 348, 376, 385, 420, 425, 455; Zool 330; and should consider Botany 350, 351, 352, and Chem 305. • Students emphasizing Public Health should include Micro NS115, 330, 348, 385, and 455; Zool 450 and 455; and medical and ecological course electives. • Pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students should include a full year of mathematics (e.g., Math 105-107); a full year of English or related communication courses (Engl 101 and 102, plus one additional course, e.g., Engl 210, 225, or 321, or Commun HU102); a full year of physics with labs, e.g., Phsx NS111-116 or NS261-266; and Zool NS201 and 330; and should consider including Micro 330 and 455; Zool NS211, and other Zool electives; and Psych SSlOl. Medical schools do not accept AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses. • Students planning graduate degrees in Microbiology should include Math 106 and 107, Phsx NS111-116 or NS261-266; and should consider taking Math 213, Chem 213, and electives in data processing, statistics, foreign languages, and other biological sciences. PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major. 142 Requirements continued on next page Specific Requirements: In fulfilling the Microbiology Departmental Honors requirements, take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • Complete a Microbiology Special Problems Project • A student may receive Microbiology Honors credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of Micro 489, 492, and 499. Credit for Micro 480 and 483 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours each for honors. 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 the catalog.) PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 hours in Microbiology courses. EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL *™~ PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) MICROBIOLOGY COURSES-MICRO m NSlll. Introductory Microbiology (5) A survey of the microorganisms and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment. Five lecture-demonstrations per week. NS115. Elementary Public Health (4) The principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and other diseases, and environmental health problems. Four lectures per week. 131. Lab for Advanced Placement Students (1) Laboratory exercises designed to accompany high school advanced placement biology courses. Enrollment limited to high school AP Biology students who are formally accepted through the Center for Science Education. One 3- hour laboratory per week. NS205. Principles of Microbiology (5) Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. The introductory course for science majors. Prerequisite: Chemistry NS121 or equivalent Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week 255. Microbiological Procedures (5) Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Prerequisites: Microbiology NS205 and Mathematics 105. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Microbiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 325. Immunology (5) The study of the immune response in mammals. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 330. Medical Microbiology (7) Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Prerequisite: Microbiology 325. Five lectures and five one-hour labs per week. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in the academic libraries and how to find, use, and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: English 102. 348. Environmental Microbiology (5) Soil and aquatic microbiology, biodegradation, waste treatment, energy transformations, plant pathology, biological insecticides, rumen microbiology. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and one 3- hour lab per week. 385. Food Microbiology (5) Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week 405. Microbial Physiology (5) Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Chemistry 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week 415. Microbial Genetics (5) The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, and applications of genetic modifications. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Chemistry 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 420. Recombinant DNA Techniques (3) The use of recombinant DNA techniques to modify genetic characteristics in bacteria and yeast. Prerequisite: Microbiology 415. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 143 Continuing Education