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Twin Cities Campus
Microbiology B.S.
Microbiology
College of Biological Sciences
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Requirements for this program are current for Summer 2008.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 73 to 80.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science.
Microbiologists study the structure, function, and interaction of microbes, which make up 60 percent of the earth's biomass. Regarded by many as the foundation of the biosphere, microbes were likely the first form of life on earth, predating plants and animals by more than three billion years. Microbiologists study the role of microbes, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, in our world. A key goal of microbiologists today is to find new ways to use microbes to our advantage, such as engineering bacteria to synthesize cancer drugs or clean up toxic waste sites.
The microbiology major prepares students for advanced work in graduate programs in microbiology and related fields, and serves as preparation for careers in the health sciences. Microbiologists find employment in a variety of governmental, industrial, and pharmaceutical fields.
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Admission Requirements
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A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.5 for students transferring from outside the University.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Chemistry
CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
CHEM 1022 - Chemical Principles II, PHYS SCI/L, ENVT (4.0 cr)
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II (3.0 cr)
CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab (4.0 cr)
Quantitative Requirement
MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1281 {Inactive}
Take exactly 1 course(s) from the following:
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MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
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MATH 1282 {Inactive}
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STAT 3011 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis, MATH (4.0 cr)
Physics
PHYS 1201W - Introductory Physics for Biology and Pre-medicine I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (5.0 cr)
or PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1202W - Introductory Physics for Biology and Pre-medicine II, PHYS SCI/L, WI (5.0 cr)
or PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
General Biology
BIOL 2002 - Foundations of Biology for Biological Sciences Majors, Part I, BIOL SCI/L (5.0 cr)
or BIOL 2002H - Foundations of Biology for Biological Sciences Majors, Part I, BIOL SCI/L, H (5.0 cr)
BIOL 2003 - Foundations of Biology for Biological Sciences Majors, Part II (3.0 cr)
or BIOL 2003H - Foundations of Biology for Biological Sciences Majors, Part II, H (3.0 cr)
Biology Core
MICB 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms (5.0 cr)
BIOC 3021 - Biochemistry (3.0 cr)
or BIOC 4331 - Biochemistry I: Structure, Catalysis, and Metabolism in Biological Systems (4.0 cr)
BIOL 4003 - Genetics (3.0 cr)
Microbiology Major Electives
Take exactly 4 course(s) from the following:
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MICB 4111 - Microbial Physiology and Diversity (3.0 cr)
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MICB 4121 - Microbial Ecology and Applied Microbiology (3.0 cr)
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MICB 4131 - Immunology (3.0 cr)
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MICB 4151 - Molecular and Genetic Bases for Microbial Diseases (3.0 cr)
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MICB 4161 - Eukaryotic Microbiology (3.0 cr)
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BIOC 5352 - Biotechnology and Bioengineering for Biochemists (3.0 cr)
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BIOC 5353 - Microbial Biochemistry and Biotechnology: Small Molecules (3.0 cr)
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BIOC 5361 - Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics (3.0 cr)
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MICB 4141W - Biology, Genetics, and Pathogenesis of Viruses: Writing Intensive, WI (4.0 cr)
or MICB 4171 - Biology, Genetics, and Pathogenesis of Viruses (3.0 cr)
Elective Labs
If directed research is selected, at least 6 credits of MICB 4994 and/or 4794W must be completed; directed research can only fulfill one of the two required labs. Credits may be spread out over multiple terms.
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
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MICB 4215 - Advanced Laboratory: Microbial Physiology and Diversity (3.0 cr)
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MICB 4235 - Advanced Laboratory: Virology, Immunology, and Microbial Genetics (3.0 cr)
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MICB 4994 - Directed Research (1.0-7.0 cr)
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MICB 4794W - Directed Research: Writing Intensive, WI (1.0-7.0 cr)
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