2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Microbiology (MICR) Major


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Tom Cheesbrough, Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Agricultural Hall 304
605-688-6141
e-mail:
biomicro@abs.sdstate.edu
http://biomicro.sdstate.edu/

Requirements for Microbiology Major - Bachelor of Science


Majors must complete the core curriculum and one of the specializations for their B.S.

Core Curriculum:


Freshman Year:


  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness, any course listed except BIOL 105 Credits: 2
    ** (Fall)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Spring)

SGR Goal 5*: Mathematics: choose A, B, C, or D


Take 3-5 credits in Fall and 3-4 credits in Spring.

Mathematics A:


Mathematics B:


Mathematics C:


Mathematics D:


SGR Goal 6*: Natural Sciences


Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Fall)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Spring)

Choose one of the following:


Organic Chemistry: choose A or B


Organic Chemistry A:


Organic Chemistry B:


Junior Year:


  • Specialization courses/electives Credits: 6 in Fall and 9 in Spring
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Spring)

Physics: choose A or B


Take 4 credits in the Fall and 4 credits in the Spring.

Physics A:


Physics B:


See note one below

Choose one from the following:


IGR Goal 1**: Land and Natural Resources: Choose A, B, or C


Land and Natural Resources A:


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3-4
    **(Fall)

Land and Natural Resources B:


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3-4
    **(Fall)

Land and Natural Resources C:


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3-4
    ** (Fall)

Senior Year:


  • Specialization course/electives Credits: 13 in Fall and 15 in Spring

Research and communication skills: Choose A or B


Research and communications skills A:


See note two below

Research and communications skills B:


See note two below

  • MICR 496, Field Experience

Notes:


Note one:
PHYS 101-101L is not sufficient for students planning to enter professional schools,
graduate degree programs, or those in the Environmental Management major.

Note two:
Consult with the 490 instructor before selecting 496 or 498.

Specializations:


Students must complete one of the following specializations for their Bachelor of Science degree.

Microbiology Specialization:


Areas of Study:


Section 1 Environmental and Applied:


(Choose at least two courses from this section)

  • MICR 499, Biotechnology Credits: 3
    (Fall)

Section 2 Infectious Disease:


(Choose at least two courses from this section)

Suggested General Electives:


(choose courses from this list, as well as above lists, to complete 128 credits)

Notes:


Note one:
Take these courses in Junior year if possible

Note two:
Recommended as a General Elective

Environmental and Applied Specialization:


Required Courses:


  • MICR 499, Biotechnology Credits: 3
    (Fall)

Supporting Courses:


(choose a minimum of 8 credits)

Biology-Microbiology Electives:


(choose a minimum of 1 course)

Suggested General Electives:


(choose courses from this list as well as above lists, to complete 128 credits)

Infectious Disease Specialization (Plant, Animal, Human):


Required Courses:


Choose one from the following:


Microbiology Electives:


(choose a minimum of 3 credits)

  • MICR 499, Biotechnology Credits: 3
    (Fall)

Suggested General Electives:


(choose 3 further credits from this list as well as from Supporting Courses and Microbiology Electives lists to fulfill remainder of degree requirements.)

Notes:


Note one:
Take these courses in Junior year if possible

Note two:
Not required for students interested in a plant emphasis

Note three:
Recommended for students interested in plant emphasis

Note four:
Recommended as a General Elective

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