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Microbiology Program

Overview

The Microbiology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of microorganisms and their role in various fields.

Major Requirements

University Degree Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, students must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.
3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
5. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
6. Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institution.
   • Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU resident credits as defined in #7.
   • Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
7. At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits.

University General Education Requirements

The following general education requirements must be satisfied:

• Communication (C): 12 credits
  • ENGL 110: College Composition I
  • ENGL 120: College Composition II
  • COMM 110: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
  • Upper Division Writing
• Quantitative Reasoning (R): 3 credits
• Science and Technology (S): 10 credits
• Humanities and Fine Arts (A): 6 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (B): 6 credits
• Wellness (W): 2 credits
• Cultural Diversity (D):
• Global Perspectives (G): Total Credits: 39

Major Requirements

A grade of 'C' or better is required for the microbiology core and elective requirements.

• Required Courses for Microbiology Major:
  • MICR 350 & 350L: General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab (5 credits)
  • MICR 352 & 352L: Critical Skills in Microbiology and Critical Skills in Microbiology Laboratory Research (5 credits)
  • MICR 452: Microbial Ecology (3 credits)
  • MICR 470: Basic Immunology (3 credits)
  • MICR 475: Virology (3 credits)
  • MICR 480: Microbial Physiology (3 credits)
  • MICR 482: Microbial Genetics (3 credits)
  • MICR 485: Capstone Experience in Microbiology - Experimental Design (1 credit)
  • MICR 486: Capstone Experience in Microbiology - Research Project (2 credits)
• Microbiology Electives: Must include at least one laboratory course (12 credits)
  • No more than 3 credits may come from courses numbered 371-399 or 491-499 to fulfill this requirement.
  • MICR 379: Study Tour Abroad
  • MICR 394: Individual Study
  • MICR 453: Food Microbiology
  • MICR 460: Microbial Pathogenesis
  • MICR 463: Clinical Parasitology
  • MICR 481: Microbial Genomics with Computational Laboratory
  • MICR 491: Seminar
  • MICR 493: Undergraduate Research
  • MICR 494: Individual Study
  • MICR 496: Field Experience
  • BIOC 483: Cellular Signal Transduction Processes and Metabolic Regulations
  • BIOC 487: Molecular Biology of Gene Expression
  • BIOL 359: Evolution
  • BIOL 370: Cell Biology
  • MLS 435: Hematology
  • PH 474: Epidemiology
  • PLSC 431: Intermediate Genetics
  • SOIL 351: Soil Ecology
• Laboratory Courses: Must include at least one from the following as part of the 12 credits of microbiology electives:
  • BIOC 474: Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology
  • MICR 445: Animal Cell Culture Techniques
  • MICR 460L: Microbial Pathogenesis Laboratory
  • MICR 471: Immunology and Serology Laboratory
• Related Requirements for the Microbiology Major:
  • MICR 189: Skills for Academic Success 1 (1 credit)
  • PHIL 111: Professional Responsibility and Ethics (3 credits)
  • BIOL 150 & 150L: General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory (4 credits)
  • BIOL 151 & 151L: General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory (4 credits)
  • CHEM 121 & 121L: General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory (4 credits)
  • CHEM 122 & 122L: General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory (4 credits)
  • CHEM 341 & 341L: Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (4 credits)
  • CHEM 342: Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
  • BIOC 461: Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II (3 credits)
  • BIOC 460: Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I (3 credits)
  • PHYS 211 & 211L: College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory (4 credits)
  • PHYS 212 & 212L: College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory (4 credits)
  • PLSC 315 & 315L: Genetics and Genetics Laboratory (4 credits)
  • STAT 330: Introductory Statistics (3 credits)
  • Select one of the following or higher level math: (3-4 credits)
    • MATH 105: Trigonometry
    • MATH 107: Precalculus
    • MATH 146: Applied Calculus I Total Credits: 91

Degree Requirements and Notes

• A cumulative 2.50 GPA is required for graduation.

Minor Requirements

Minor: Microbiology

Overview

The Microbiology minor is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of microorganisms and their role in various fields.

Requirements

• Required Credits: 16
• Required Courses:
  • MICR 350 & 350L: General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab (5 credits)
• Elective Courses: Select 11 credits from the following:
  • No more than 3 credits may come from courses numbered 491-499 to fulfill this requirement.
  • MICR 352: Critical Skills in Microbiology
  • MICR 379: Study Tour Abroad
  • MICR 445: Animal Cell Culture Techniques
  • MICR 452: Microbial Ecology
  • MICR 453: Food Microbiology
  • MICR 460: Microbial Pathogenesis
  • MICR 460L: Microbial Pathogenesis Laboratory
  • MICR 463: Clinical Parasitology
  • MICR 470: Basic Immunology
  • MICR 471: Immunology and Serology Laboratory
  • MICR 474: Epidemiology
  • MICR 475: Virology
  • MICR 480: Microbial Physiology
  • MICR 481: Microbial Genomics with Computational Laboratory
  • MICR 482: Microbial Genetics
  • MICR 491: Seminar
  • MICR 494: Individual Study
  • MICR 496: Field Experience
  • MICR 499: Special Topics Total Credits: 16

Minor Requirements and Notes

• A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
• Students must earn a 2.50 minimum GPA for the minor with a grade of 'C' or better in the courses used to satisfy the minor requirements.