+ Microbiology

538 Life Sciences, 419-372-2279

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in microbiology are expected to:

• Understand the scientific process as shown in designing and implementing experiments;
  
• Evaluate evidence and differentiate between scientific fact and unscientific arguments;
  
• Present scientific information in appropriate oral and written formats to scientific and nonscientific audiences;
  
• Understand the basic principles of microorganisms as shown by reading and comprehending primary research literature in Microbiology;
  
• Apply knowledge of Microbiology to address a variety of needs and problems, locally and globally;
• Be prepared for post-baccalaureate studies in Microbiology and related fields, medical school, or for entering the private sector in areas related to Microbiology.
  

Major only, Bachelor of Science
(32 hours in BIOL)

• BIOL 204, 205, 313 (14)

A minimum of 18 hours, at least 12 of which should be selected from the following list of core courses, including at least one course with a laboratory component: BIOL 421, 426, 442, 443, 444, 447, 400 (up to 3 hours in a microbiology topic, with prior approval of microbiology adviser).

Additional hours may be selected from: BIOL 405, 407, 424, 439, 446.

The following courses may also be taken as electives with prior approval of the microbiology adviser: BIOL 400, 401, 402, 470, 489, 490, all in the area of microbiology; MEDT 404 (or 416), 421, 422, 431 and 432 (or 403), 434, 435.