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Twin Cities Campus
Microbiology MinorMicrobiology
College of Biological Sciences
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.
Students completing the biology minor are not eligible for the microbiology minor.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
If a student wishes to use VBS 2032 (or a non-majors microbiology course at another institution) to gain admission to the minor, the student should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Microbiology for approval.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Required prerequisites
Minor Prerequisite
MICB 3301 - Biology of Microorganisms
(5.0 cr)
Minor Requirements
Students who wish to declare a minor in microbiology can do so online at the College of Biological Sciences website.
Microbiology Minor
Coursework needs to be completed at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Microbiology Lecture
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
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PMB 4111 - Microbial Physiology and Diversity
(3.0 cr)
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PMB 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 4161W - Eukaryotic Microbiology
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
MICB 4171 - Biology, Genetics, and Pathogenesis of Viruses
(3.0 cr)
Microbiology Lab
It is preferred that students pursuing the microbiology minor complete MICB 4215 or MCIB 4225W.
Take 1 or more course(s) totaling 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
MICB 4215 - Advanced Laboratory: Microbial Physiology and Diversity
(3.0 cr)
·
MICB 4225W - Advanced Laboratory: Microbial Genetics
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
·
MICB 4235 - Advanced Laboratory: Virology, Immunology, and Microbial Genetics
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 2032/MicB 3301/VBS 2032 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BioC 3021/BioC 3022/BioC 4331/ |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BioC 3021/BioC 3022/BioC 4331/ |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 4003/GCD 3022 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 4003/GCD 3022 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PMB 4111/PMB 5111 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | MicB 4131/VPM 4131 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | MicB 4141W/4171 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | GCD 4015/Micb 4225 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |