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Apr 24, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Microbiology (B.S.)
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Program Contact/Coordinator
Volker Brözel, Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228
605-688-6141
E-mail: biomicro@abs.sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/biomicro
For additional information click here.
Program Information
The program provides students with a broad background in all facets of microbiology, preparing them to pursue careers in diagnostic and research laboratories, public health, agriculture, food industry, pharmaceutical companies, academia, governmental agencies, and the private sector. With the recommended electives, the graduate is prepared to pursue health-related professional or graduate education for advanced training. The goal is to provide a sound but varied educational experience.
Academic Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the major courses.
Course Delivery Format
Program coursework is on-campus, in classrooms and laboratories, as well as field-based settings. Additional coursework is available at off-campus attendance centers. Limited coursework is available online.
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Requirements for Microbiology Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
System General Education Requirements
- Goal #1 Written Communication: and Credits: 6
- Goal #2 Oral Communication: Credits: 3
- : Credits: 6
- : Credits: 6
- Goal #5 Mathematics: Choose A, B, C, or D Credits: 4-6
A. and 1
B.
C.
D.
- Goal #6 Natural Sciences: and Credits: 8
Institutional Graduation Requirements
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Select at least two courses from the following. Credits: 6-8
Infectious Disease
Select at least two courses from the following. Credits: 6
Capstone and Advanced Writing
Physics
- Credits: 4
and Credits: 4
or Credits: 4 2
Total Required Credits: 120
Notes
1 Students selecting this option who plan to enter professional or graduate degree programs should also take MATH 121 or 123 and 125.
2 PHYS 101-101L is not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs.
3 Pre-professional students should consult their advisor before selecting an option.
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