Microbiology and Molecular Biology 
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Microbiology and Molecular Biology Majors
BS Clinical Laboratory Science (64 hours*)
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions
approval. Please see the department office for information regarding
requirements for admission to this major.
Students who want to practice clinical laboratory science/medical
technology in diagnostic laboratories or pursue related options
choose this degree. The program in clinical laboratory science is
accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670,
Chicago, IL 60631, [773] 714-8880).
Major Requirements
| 1. |
Complete the following biology core requirements:
Biol 120, 220, 240, 241, 340, 360. |
| 2. |
Complete the following microbiology core requirements:
MMBio 165, 352, 353, 354. |
| 3. |
Complete the following:
MMBio 102, 392, 393, 394, 395, 407, 417, 420, 421, 453, 491. |
| 4. |
During one semester and one term, complete at least 2 hours
from the following:
MMBio 399R. |
| 5. |
Complete the following:
Chem 105, 106, 107, 152, 281. |
| Note: Students must have completed or be enrolled in all major
requirements with the exception of MMBio 392, 393, 394, 395, 407,
417, 420, 421, and 491 before entering the program. |
Recommended Courses
Engl 316.
Stat 221.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Microbiology
(58–61 hours*)
This is the preferred degree for microbiology majors who desire
an advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in microbiology.
Major Requirements
| 1. |
Complete the following biology core requirements:
Biol 120, 220, 240, 241, 340, 360, 420. |
| 2. |
Complete the following microbiology core requirements:
MMBio 165, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 365. |
| 3. |
Complete at least 12 hours from the following:
Biol 350, 421.
Chem 481, 482.
MMBio 399R, 407, 417, 430, 441, 442, 451, 452, 453, 454, 494R.
NDFS 361.
PAS 514.
Note: Only 3 hours of MMBio 399R and 494R combined
will count toward major hours.
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| 4. |
Complete the following:
Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352. |
| 5. |
Complete at least 1 hour of the following:
Chem 353. |
| 6. |
Complete one of the following options:
Either Phscs 105, 106.
Or Stat 221. |
Recommended Course
Engl 316.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Molecular Biology
(57–64 hours*)
Major Requirements
| 1. |
Complete the following biology core requiremeents:
Biol 120, 240, 241, 340, 360, 420. |
| 2. |
Complete the following molecular biology core requirements:
MMBio 390R, 430, 441, 442, 490R. |
| 3. |
Complete two registrations of the following (not same
semester or term) of 1–3 hours each as approved by mentor:
MMBio 494R. |
| 4. |
Complete at least 12 hours from the following:
Chem 461, 468, 482, 581, 584, 586.
MMBio 350, 351, 352, 354, 399R, 451, 452, 454.
PDBio 482, 582.
Note: Only 3 hours of MMBio 399R will count towards
major hours.
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| 5. |
Complete the following:
Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 481. |
| 6. |
Complete at least one hour from the following:
Chem 353. |
| 7. |
Complete one of the following options:
Either Phscs 105, 106.
Or Stat 221. |
Recommended Courses
Engl 316.
Phscs 107, 108.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
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