The Major

Microbiology majors are required to complete a minimum of 27 credits within the Microbiology Department with at least a 2.0 grade point average. In addition, students must earn a B- or higher in Microbio 310 to progress to upper level Microbiology courses. Students must earn a B- or higher in Microbiology 312 to progress to upper level laboratory courses.

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 and Diversity
494 Interative Experience (3 credits required)

Two laboratory courses in Microbiology, in addition to 312.

Elective courses in Microbiology to complete 27-credit minimum. Courses offered under BIOTECH and selected courses in Stockbridge School; 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 27-credit requirement.

Note: Credits earned towards the required 27 credits of Microbiology courses must be numbered 300 or above.

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