B.S. in Biology - Microbiology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics I | ||
or MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| BIO 110 | General Biology I 1 | 4 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology II 1 | 4 |
| BIO 210 | Genetics 1 | 3 |
| BIO 210L | Genetics Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIO 211 | Cell Biology 1 | 4 |
| CHE 103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CRL 103 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHE 104 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CRL 104 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHE 231 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CRL 231 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| CHE 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| PHY 130 | General Physics I 2 | 4 |
| or PHY 170 | Physics I | |
| PHY 140 | General Physics II 2 | 4 |
| or PHY 180 | Physics II | |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| or MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | |
| Select one semester of calculus | 3-4 | |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| BIO 214 | General Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 464 | Microbial Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 465 | Immunology 1 | 4 |
| Microbiology Electives | ||
| Select 12 semester hours under advisement from the following: | 12 | |
| Pathogenic Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Biology Techniques | ||
| Microbial Genetics | ||
or BIO 431 | Molecular Genetics | |
| Applied and Industrial Microbiology | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Mycology | ||
| Virology | ||
| Microbial Ecology | ||
| Light Microscopy and the Living Cell | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Research in Biology 3 | ||
| Internship in Biology 3 | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Capstone: Seminar in Biology 4 | ||
| Capstone: Independent Research in Biology 4 | ||
| Capstone: Professional Development in Biology 4 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
Courses must be passed with a grade of C- (70%) or better.
- 2
The recommended Physics sequence is PHY 130 & PHY 140. Students may substitute the PHY 170 & PHY 180 sequence, but PHY 130 may not be used as a prerequisite for PHY 180 and PHY 170 may not be used as a prerequisite for PHY 140.
- 3
A maximum of 3 combined credits of BIO 391 and BIO 392 can be used towards biology electives. Projects are required to have a microbiology focus and must be approved by the department.
- 4
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal regularly. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| BIO 110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHE 103 & CRL 103 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| BIO 111 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHE 104 & CRL 104 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| MAT 121 or MAT 125 |
Introduction to Statistics I 1 or Introduction to Statistics and Probability |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral/Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| BIO 210 & 210L |
Genetics and Genetics Lab 2 |
4 |
| CHE 231 & CRL 231 |
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab |
6 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities & Ethics Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| BIO 211 | Cell Biology 2 | 4 |
| BIO 214 | General Microbiology 2 | 4 |
| CHE 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| MAT 145 |
Calculus for the Life Sciences or Brief Calculus or Calculus I |
3-4 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| PHY 130 | General Physics I | 4 |
| BIO XXX | Biology Elective | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Directed Elective | 3 | |
| Directed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| PHY 140 | General Physics II | 4 |
| BIO XXX | Biology Elective | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| BIO 465 | Immunology | 4 |
| BIO XXX | Biology Elective | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Directed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| BIO 464 | Microbial Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 490 |
Capstone: Seminar in Biology or Capstone: Independent Research in Biology or Capstone: Professional Development in Biology |
3 |
| BIO XXX | Biology Elective | 3 |
| Directed Elective (if needed) | 3 | |
| Additional Directed Elective (if needed) | ||
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
