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Microbiology is a fundamental biological science that offers a variety of challenges and opportunities. Some of the most important scientific discoveries in this century have been made by microbiologists. Since 1910, about a third of the Nobel Prizes in medicine and physiology have been awarded to microbiologists. The discipline covers a wide spectrum of specialized interest areas that show how microbes affect human and animal health, our environment, food technology, and the biotechnology industry. In recent years, the field of microbiology has had a major impact upon virtually all other scientific disciplines. For this reason, students who choose to major in microbiology often minor in biotechnology or food safety, and students who choose to major in other fields may find it advantageous to minor in microbiology. |
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Career OpportunitiesA career in microbiology offers many opportunities. The microbiology major is an excellent preparation for professional school (such as veterinary and human medicine) and graduate school. Graduates may also seek employment in the health sciences, biomedical industries, biotechnology, agricultural biosystems, food industries, pharmaceutical industries and government agencies. In these careers graduates may identify new emerging diseases; develop diagnostic tests, new medicines and vaccines; work in departments of public health or hospital laboratories to diagnose diseases; insure a safe food supply; or work in academic or private research labsoratories. Microbiologists work in government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency. Many microbiologists are teachers and professors. |
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Faculty and FacilitiesThe teaching faculty offers expertise and experience in nearly all areas of microbiology, including pathogenic microbiology and immunology, microbial genetics and phage, virology, food and dairy microbiology, microbial ecology, and bacterial physiology. Courses are offered in related areas such as epidemiology and animal diseases. The department offers extensive courses and excellent training in laboratory techniques. The Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences is located in Van Es Hall. The teaching and research laboratories are especially spacious, well-equipped and pleasant. For Further Information:
Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences Prospective students may schedule a campus visit by calling 1-800-488-NDSU. |
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High School PreparationStudents will find courses in science and mathematics such as algebra, biology, physics, and chemistry to be very helpful in preparing for a major in microbiology. |
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The CurriculumDuring the freshman year, students in microbiology take basic college courses in English, chemistry, biology or zoology, and mathematics. The curriculum over the next three years includes advanced courses in microbiology and the life sciences. Qualified upperclassmen majoring in microbiology may pursue individualized study and research under the supervision of one of the faculty members. MICROBIOLOGY MAJORGeneral CoursesFirst-Year Experience Course (1 credit): Univ Studies 189 Biochemistry (8 credits): BIOC 460-4 Fundamentals of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology I (F only) BIOC 461-4 Fundamentals of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology II (S only) Biological Sciences (7 credits): BIOL 150-3 & 150L-1 General Biology with Lab Other (BIOL, BOT, or ZOOL) (Note: MICR 202, 202L not accepted) Chemistry (15 credits): CHEM 121-3 & 121L-1 General Chemistry I; Lab CHEM 122-3 & 122L-1 General Chemistry Lab II; Lab CHEM 341-3 & 342-3 & 341L-1 Organic Chemistry I, II; Lab Written and Oral Communications (12 credits): ENGL 110-3 & 120-3 Writing & Reading I, II COMM 110-3 Fundamentals of Public Speaking MICR 354 Scientific Writing (or other approved upper level intensive course. This course will meet the COAFSNR writing/speaking requirement) Genetics (4 credits): BIOL 315-3 Genetics & BIOL 315L-1 Genetics Laboratory Mathematics and Statistics (6 credits minimum): MATH 103-3 Algebra AND 105-3 Trigonometry OR MATH 146-4 Applied Calculus I STAT 330-3 Introductory Statistics (required) Physics (8 credits): PHYS 211-3 __ 211L-1 College Physics I; Lab PHYS 212-3 __ 212L-1 College Physics II; Lab Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts (6 credits) Cultural Diversity: Global Perspectives Wellness (2 credits)
Major Courses (34 credits)
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| Fall, Year 1
Agri 189 Skills 1 Agri 150 1 Biol 150, 150 L 4 English I 3 Math 105 or 146 3-4 Chem 121, 121L 4 TOTAL = 16 - 17 cr. |
Spring, Year 1
Wellness 2 Biol 151, 151 L 4 English II 3 Comm 110 Public Speaking 3 Chem 122, 122 L 4 TOTAL = 16 cr. |
| Fall, Year 2
MICR 350, 350 L Genl Micr 4 Chem 341, 341 L 4 Stats 330 3 General elective 3 General elective 3 TOTAL = 17 cr. |
Spring, Year 2
Micr 460 Pathogenic Micro (S) 3 Micr 460L: Pathogenic Micro Lab (S) 2 Chem 342 3 Biol 315, 315 L Genetics 4 General elective 3 TOTAL = 15 cr. |
| Fall, Year 3
Physics 211, 211 L 4 Biochem 460 4 Micro 354 or other writing 3 Micro elective 3 General elective 3 TOTAL = 17 cr. |
Spring, Year 3
Physics 212, 212 L 4 Biochem 461 4 MICR 475 Virology 3 MICR 460 Pathogenic 3 MICR elective 2-3 Free elective - 3 TOTAL = 16 cr. |
| Fall, Year 4
MICR 470 Immunology 3 MICR 471 Imm & Sero Lab 2 MICR 482 Bact Genetics 3 MICR elective 1-3 Free elective 3 Free elective 3 TOTAL = 15-17 cr. |
Spring, Year 4
MICR 445 Cell Culture 2 MICR 480 Physiology (S) 3 MICR 486 Capstone 3 MICR elective 1-3 Free elective 3 Free elective 3 TOTAL = 15-17 cr. |
MICROBIOLOGY MINOR (16 credits)REQUIRED: MICR 350-3 General Microbiology (Fall Only) MICR 350L-l General Microbiology Laboratory (Fall Only) MICROBIOLOGY COURSES (12 credits): MICR 352-3 General Microbiology II (S) MICR 363-2 Clinical Parasitology (S) BIOL 435-2 Hematology (S) MICR 445-2 Animal Cell Culture Techniques (S) MICR 452-3 Microbial Ecology (F) MICR 453-3 Food and Dairy Microbiology (F) MICR 460-3 Pathogenic Microbiology (S) MICR 460L-2 Pathogenic Microbiology Lab (S) MICR 470-3 Basic Immunology (F) MICR 471L-2 Immunology & Serology Lab (F) MICR 474-3 Epidemiology (S) MICR475-3 Animal Virology (S) MICR480-3 Bacterial Physiology (S) MICR 482-3 Bacterial Genetics & Phage (F) MICR 491-1 Seminar MICR 494-1 to 3 Individual Study MICR 496- Field Experience MICR 499 1 to 3 Special Topics MICR 561-1 Microbiology Laboratory for Pharmacy (S) MICR 572-1 Clinical Immunology (S) PPTH 460-3 Fungal Biology (F)- even years SAFE 464-3 Etiology of Foodbome Illness (Su) SAFE 484-2 Food Safety Practicum (Su) MICR 465-3 Fundamentals of Animal Disease (F) Minor approval form This form must be completed and submitted to the Office of Registration and Records. You must have signed approval for the minor from the VMS Department Head or designee. |