Pathways to Success
Our Pathways to Success are carefully designed to enhance your education towards your specific career goal.
We have Pathways to Success in General Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pre-Health Careers, Pre-Veterinary Careers, Double major in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Accelerated Masters of Public Health, and Accelerated Masters of Microbiology.
Please note these are sample plans of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on the start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study.
Please also make sure to declare a Chemistry Minor – the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits.
Pathways to Success in Microbiology
Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits.
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 189 Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| CHEM 121 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 150 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 110 College Composition I | 3 |
|
MATH 105 Trigonometry (MATH 107 Precalculus, MATH 146 Applied Calculus I, or MATH 165 Calculus I also acceptable) |
3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 151 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 151L General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 122 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 120 College Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
| Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences/Gen Ed Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| MICR 470 Immunology | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 480 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts/Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper Division Writing Gen Ed | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences/Global Perspectives | 3 |
| MICR 482 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 475 Virology | 3 |
| Microbiology Capstone Elective | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 1 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Free Electives | 8 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Total Major Credits: | 120 |
|---|
Additional Requirements for this Pathway: Each Health-related program may have additional requirements to be aware of. Students are encouraged to look up the requirements of the programs they wish to apply to and work with their advisor to schedule in these additional requirements to the sample schedule below.
Other classes that may be helpful in preparation for a career in a health-related field: Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Neuroscience, or Histology
Pre-Health Sample Schedule (with Chem Minor):
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 189 Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| CHEM 121 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 150 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 110 College Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 146 Applied Calculus or MATH 156 Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 151 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 151L General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 122 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 120 College Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
| PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology (SS) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| MICR 470 Immunology | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 480 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences Elective | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper Division Writing Gen Ed | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences/Global Perspectives | 3 |
| MICR 482 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 475 Virology | 3 |
| Microbiology Capstone Elective | 2 |
| Biomedical Sciences Elective | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 1 |
| Microbial Pathogenesis +Lab | 3+2 |
| Biomedical Sciences Elective | 2 |
| SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| Total Major Credits: | 125 |
|---|
This example schedule assumes the student has started at NDSU with General Education Courses AND equivalent Introductory Biology and Chemistry Courses Completed. Transferring without these courses completed will add to timeline of completing your degree.
Sample 2-year Schedule: Note: This is a heavy load to complete in 2 years, students are highly encouraged to take a summer session or spread this out over 3 years.
Transfer Year 1
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| *STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| *MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| *ENGL 324/325 Writing in the Sciences/Health Professions | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 19 |
Final Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| *PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| *PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Microbiology Capstone Elective | 2 |
| MICR 482 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 470 Immunology | 3 |
| MICR 475 Virology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| *PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| *PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 480 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 2 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| Required Number of Transferred Credits | 49+ |
|---|
* Courses that can be taken in the summer.
This example schedule assumes the student has started at NDSU with General Education Courses AND equivalent Introductory Biology and Chemistry Courses Completed. Transferring without these courses completed will add to timeline of completing your degree.
Sample 3-year Transfer Student Schedule:
Transfer Year 1
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Transfer Year 2
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| MICR 470 Immunology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 480 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Transfer Year 3 (Fourth Year)
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 324/325 Writing in the Sciences/Health Professions | 3 |
| MICR 482 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 475 Virology | 3 |
| Microbiology Capstone Elective | 2 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 2 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Free Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Required Number of Transferred Credits | 38+ |
|---|
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits.
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 189 Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| CHEM 121 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 150 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 110 College Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 165 Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 151 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 151L General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 122 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 120 College Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
| Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences/Gen Ed Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Biotechnology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| MICR 470 Immunology | 3 |
| Micr 471 Immunology and Serology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 480 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts/Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper Division Writing Ged Ed | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences/Global Perspectives | 3 |
| MICR 482 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 475 Virology | 3 |
| Microbiology Capstone Elective | 2 |
| Microbiology/Biotech Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 1 |
| Microbiology/Biotech Elective | 3 |
| Microbiology/Biotech Elective | 3 |
| BIOC 474 Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology | 3 |
| CSCI 114 Computer Applications or CSCI 122 Visual BASIC | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Total Major Credits | 124 |
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View NDSU equivalencies of transfer courses
*Note this is a heavy load unless students come in with credits and/or take summer classes.
Additional Requirements for this Pathway
1. Students must have achieved a 3.5 overall GPA and a 2.75 in sciences in order to petition the Graduate School for acceptance to an accelerated program. This must be maintained through the application and acceptance to the graduate program.
2. Submit a petition to the Graduate School for the Accelerated option Combined/Accelerated Degree Program Declaration Form
3. Apply to the Graduate School for admission:
Accelerated BS Microbiology/MPH Management of Infectious Diseases
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 189 Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| CHEM 121 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 150 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 110 College Composition I | 3 |
|
MATH 105 Trigonometry (MATH 107 Precalculus, MATH 146 Applied Calculus I, or MATH 165 Calculus I also acceptable) |
3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 151 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 151L General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 122 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 120 College Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
| PH 101 (B/G Req) Intro to Public Health | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences/Gen Ed Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| PH 474 (Micro Elective) Epidemiology | 3 |
| Gen Ed Humanities & Fine Arts/Gen Ed Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Upper Division Writing Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
** Apply to Grad Program to start Summer semester. **
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANSC/PH 675 One Health | 2 |
| PH 741 Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| Total Credits | 5 |
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 482 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 470/670 Immunology | 3 |
| MICR 475/675 Virology | 3 |
| Microbiology Capstone Elective | 2 |
| PH 735 Principles of Infectious Disease Management I (Micr Elective) | 3 |
| PH 712 Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 1 |
| Microbiology Elective (Grad option) | 3 |
| MICR 480/680 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| PH 736 Principles of Infectious Disease Management II (Micr Elective) | 3 |
| PH 706 Essentials in Epidemiology (Micr Elective) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| PH 794 Practicum/Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 |
Fifth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| PH 704 Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
| PH 731 Biostatistics | 3 |
| PH 750 Epidemiological Methods | 2 |
| PH 753 Public Health Surveillance | 2 |
| Total Credits | 10 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| PH 752 Epidemiology Methods 2 | 1 |
| PH 789 Master’s Paper | 3 |
| PH 745 Community Health Leadership | 2 |
| PH 754 Health Survey Research | 1 |
| PH (elective) | 1-3 |
| Total Credits | 8-10 |
Additional Requirements for this Pathway
1. Students must have achieved a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.75 in sciences in order to petition the Graduate School for acceptance to an accelerated program. This must be maintained through the application and acceptance to the graduate program.
2. Submit a petition to the Graduate School for the Accelerated option
3. Apply to the Graduate School for admission:
Accelerated BS/MS Microbiology
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 189 Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| CHEM 121 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 150 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 110 College Composition I | 3 |
|
MATH 105 Trigonometry (MATH 107 Precalculus, MATH 146 Applied Calculus I, or MATH 165 Calculus I also acceptable) |
3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 151 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 151L General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 122 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 120 College Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
| Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences/Gen Ed Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 2 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 3 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 1 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences/Gen Ed Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts/Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Microbiology Elective | 3 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Upper Division Writing Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
** Apply to Grad Program to start Fall. **
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 482/682 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 470/670 Basic Immunology | 3 |
| MICR 475/675 Virology | 3 |
| MICR 701 Intro to Graduate Research with/without Rotations | 1-3 |
| UNIV 720 Scientific Integrity | 1 |
| Microbiology Capstone Electives | 2 |
| MICR 690 Microbiology Journal Club | 1 |
| Participation in Microbiology Journal Club and seminar series | |
| Complete Plan of Study Form and Committee Form by end of semester | |
| Total Credits | 14-16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 1 |
| Microbiology Elective Grad/UG | 3 |
| MICR 480/680 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective Grad/UG | 3 |
| Undergraduate Free Credits | 4 |
| Participation in Microbiology seminar series | |
| First Committee Meeting | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 798 (Thesis MS only) | 3 |
| Microbiology Elective Grad (Comprehensive MS only) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 3 |
Fifth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Microbiology Elective Grad | 3-6 |
| MICR 798 (Thesis MS only) | 3 |
| MICR 790 Seminar | 1 |
| MICR 793 Master’s Student Portfolio | 1 |
| MICR 690 Microbiology Journal Club | 1 |
| Second Committee Meeting | |
| Participation in Microbiology Journal Club and seminar series | |
| Total Credits | 6-9 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| Microbiology Elective Grad | 3 |
| MICR 798 (Thesis MS only) | 3-5 |
| MICR 792 Paper Masters (Comprehensive MS only) | 2-3 |
| Participation in Microbiology seminar series | |
| See Graduate Checklist for forms for this semester. | |
| Defend Thesis/Paper (3rd committee meeting) | |
| Total Credits | 5-8 |
Pathways to Success in Biotechnology
Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits.
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 189 Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| CHEM 121 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 150 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 110 College Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 165 Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 151 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 151L General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 122 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 120 College Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
| Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences/Gen Ed Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts/ Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Biotechnology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHIC Requirement | 3 |
| MICR 471 Immunology and Serology Lab | 2 |
| MICR 470 Immunology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Physiology Elective | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Upper Division Writing Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences/Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Genetics Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Free Electives | 3 |
| Capstone Elective Experience | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 2 |
| BIOC 474 | 3 |
| CSCI 114 or 122 | 3 |
| Free Electives | 7 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Total Major Credits: | 120 |
|---|
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits.
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 189 Skills for Academic Success | 1 |
| CHEM 121 General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 150 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 110 College Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 165 Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 151 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 151L General Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 122 General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 120 College Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed Wellness | 2 |
| Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences/Gen Ed Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 352 Critical Skills in Microbiology | 3 |
| Free Electives | 2 |
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Biotechnology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHICS Course Requirements | 3 |
| MICR 470 Immunology | 3 |
| Micr 471 Immunology and Serology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 480 Microbial Physiology | 3 |
| MICR 452 Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts/Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Upper Division Writing Ged Ed | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences/Global Perspectives | 3 |
| MICR 482 Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MICR 475 Virology | 3 |
| Microbiology Capstone Elective | 2 |
| Microbiology/Biotech Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 1 |
| Microbiology/Biotech Elective | 3 |
| Microbiology/Biotech Elective | 3 |
| BIOC 474 Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology | 3 |
| CSCI 114 Computer Applications or CSCI 122 Visual BASIC | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
| Total Major Credits | 124 |
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*Note this is a heavy load unless students come in with credits and/or take summer classes.
Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits.
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHIL ETHIC Requirement | 3 |
| MICR 470 Basic Immunology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Physiology Elective | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Upper Division Writing Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 471 Immunology and Serology Lab | 2 |
| Genetics Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Free Electives | 3 |
| Capstone Elective Experience | 2 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 2 |
| BIOC 474 Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology | 3 |
| CSCI 114 Computer Applications or CSCI 122 Visual BASIC | 3 |
| Biotechnology Elective | 3 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Total Credits | 66 |
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Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits.
First Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 330 Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| MICR 350 General Microbiology | 3 |
| MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| PLSC 315 Genetics | 3 |
| PLSC 315L Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| PHIL ETHIC Requirement | 3 |
| Biotechnology Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 460 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS 211 College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| MICR 470 Basic Immunology | 3 |
| MICR 471 Immunology and Serology Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOC 461 Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| PHYS 212 College Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L College Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Physiology Elective | 3 |
| MICR 485 Capstone I | 1 |
| Upper Division Writing Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Year Three
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| Genetics Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Free Electives | 3 |
| Capstone Elective Experience | 2 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| MICR 486 Capstone II | 2 |
| BIOC 474 Recombinant DNA Technology | 3 |
| CSCI 114 Computer Applications or CSCI Visual BASIC | 3 |
| Free electives | 7 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Total Credits | 80 |
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