Microbiology and Molecular Biology 
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Microbiology and Molecular Biology Majors
BS Clinical Laboratory Science (62 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).
Admittance Requirements
- Students must complete the following courses before applying
to the program: Biol 240, 340; MMBio 151, 361
- Application deadlines are March 1 for fall semester and
October 1 for winter semester admittance.
Major Requirements
- Complete the following biology core requirements:
- Biol 120, 220, 240, 241, 340, 360.
- Complete the following chemistry courses:
- Chem 105, 106, 107, 285.
- Complete the following microbiology courses:
- MMBio 102, 151, 361.
- Complete the following:
- MMBio 392, 393, 394, 395, 407, 417, 420, 421, 491.
- Complete an internship experience. During one semester and
one term, complete at least 2 hours from the following:
- MMBio 399R.
Recommended Courses
Engl 316.
PDBio 220, 305.
Stat 221.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Microbiology
(61–67 hours*)
This is the preferred degree for microbiology majors who desire
an advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in microbiology.
Major Requirements
- Complete the following biology core requirements:
- Biol 120, 240, 241, 360.
- Complete the following chemistry courses:
- Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353, 481.
- Complete the following microbiology courses:
- MMBio 151, 361.
- Complete four courses from the following:
- MMBio 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465.
Note: MMBio 465 can be taken with or without the MMBio
466 lab (1 hour).
- Complete one of the following options:
- Either Phscs 105, 106.
- Or Stat 221.
- Complete at least 10 hours from the following:
- Biol 340, 350, 420, 421.
- Chem 482.
MMBio 390R, 399R, 407, 417, 430, 441, 442, 466, 494R, 554.
- MMBio 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465 (courses not chosen
under item 4 above).
- NDFS 361.
- PAS 514.
Note: Only 3 hours of MMBio 399R and 494R combined
will count toward major hours.
- Successfully pass the Biology Major Field Exam.
- Complete an exit interview.
Recommended Course
Engl 316.
Math 119 or Math 112, 113.
Phscs 107, 108.
Note: Students desiring a minor in chemistry must take Chem
223 and 2 hours of Chem 353.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
BS Molecular Biology
(64–68 hours*)
Major Requirements
- Complete the following biology core requiremeents:
- Biol 120, 240, 241, 340, 360, 420.
- Complete the following chemistry courses:
- Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 481.
- Complete at least one hour from the following:
- Chem 353.
- Complete the following molecular biology courses:
- MMBio 264, 390R, 441, 442, 490R.
- Complete two registrations of the following (not same
semester or term) for a total of 3 hours as approved by mentor:
- MMBio 494R.
- Complete one of the following options:
- Either Math 119
- Or Math 112, 113.
- Complete the following:
- Phscs 105, 106.
- Complete at least 10 hours (one of which must include a lab)
from the following:
- Chem 461, 468, 482, 581, 584†, 586†.
- InBio 465†.
- MMBio 151†, 361, 399R, 430, 460†, 463†, 465, 466†.
- PAS 486, 525, 580†.
- PDBio 482†, 582.
- Complete an exit interview.
Recommended Courses
Engl 316.
Phscs 107, 108.
Stat 221.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
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