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Microbiology majors are required to complete a minimum of 28 credits within the Microbiology Department with at least a 2.000 grade point average. In addition, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and MICROBIO 310 each must be completed with a grade of C or better.

The following MICROBIO courses are required:
310 General Microbiology
312 Microbiology Laboratory
320 Infectious Disease and Defense
330 Microbial Genetics
360 Writing in Microbiology
480 Microbial Physiology

Two laboratory courses in Microbiology, in addition to 312.

Elective courses in Microbiology to complete 28-credit minimum. Courses offered under BIOTECH and selected courses in Plant, Soil, and Insect Sciences; Food Science; Veterinary and Animal Sciences; and Biology will apply toward required MICROBIO credits.

Undergraduates may apply 2 credits of non-course credits, e.g., Independent Study and Practicum, toward the 28-credit requirement.

Note: Credits earned towards the required 28 credits of Microbiology courses must be numbered 300 or above.

Required Courses in Other Departments:
One semester each of Cell and Molecular Biology, Calculus and Statistics; two semesters each of General Chemistry, Introductory Biology, Introductory Physics, and Organic Chemistry.