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Biology Major - Microbiology Emphasis
This major is appropriate for pre-professional students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and pre-veterinary medicine. It provides a foundation for introductory positions of employment in such fields as pharmaceuticals, manufacturing biological products, and monitoring health and environmental standards. It can also serve as a foundation for graduate studies in special areas of microbiology.
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| Total Credits Required for Degree | 124 |
| Liberal Studies | 30-40 |
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 44 |
| Biology Electives | 15 |
| Choose from the following: |
| BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3-5 cr.) |
| BI 327 Animal Physiology (4 cr.) |
| BI 402 Microbial Ecology (4 cr.) |
| BI 404 Virology (3 cr.) |
| BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.) |
| BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.) |
| BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.) |
| BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.) |
| BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.) |
| Other Required Courses | 32 |
| Choose from the following groups: | 10 |
| PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [III] and |
| PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [III] or |
| PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.) [III] and |
| PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.) [III] |
*Transfer students may satisfy this requirement with a minimum of 4 credit hours.
