Department of Biology and Microbiology

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

Faculty

Professor Brözel, Head; Professors Bleakly, Bücking, Gibbons, Hildreth, Kaushik, F. Li, Pedersen, Reese, Wang, Yen, Zhou; Professors Emeriti Chen, Evenson, Granholm, Meyers, Peterson, Whalen; Associate Professors Auger, W. Li, Nepal, Wu; Assistant Prosfessors Marzano, Messerli, Thiex; Lecturers Heiberger, Ladonski, Lenertz, Warren; Instructors Ellis, McCutcheon, Mediger, Orth, Thompson, Smith; Adjunct Faculty Bootsma, Chase, Chen, Ge, Gonda, Hoppe, Hughes, Kightlinger, Lundgren, Nelson, Specker.

Overview

The Biology and Microbiology department provides a vibrant environment in which students learn, discover and grow. Faculty are dedicated to offering learning environments that prepare students for productive successful careers, contributing to industry, healthcare and research. The department is equally dedicated to probing the fascinating intricacies of living systems in order to contribute to regional and national needs. Research teams collaborate in multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams to seek solutions for pressing problems in agriculture, health and energy.

Programs

Majors
Biology (B.S.)
Biology (B.S.) - Secondary Education Specialization
Biotechnology (B.S.)
Human Biology (B.S.)
Microbiology (B.S.)
Minors
Biology Minor
Microbiology Minor
Pre-Professional Interest Areas
(Pre-) Chiropractic
(Pre-) Dental
(Pre-) Medicine
(Pre-) Mortuary
(Pre-) Optometry
(Pre-) Physician Assistant
Graduate Programs*
Biological Sciences (M.S.)
     Biology Specialization
     Microbiology Specialization
Biological Sciences (Ph.D)
     Biology Specialization
     Microbiology Specialization
     Molecular Biology Specialization
* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Facilities and Services

The Department of Biology and Microbiology and its faculty members are located in four buildings, Edgar S. McFadden Biostress Laboratory (SNP), Alfred Dairy Science Hall - main office (SDS), Berg Agricultural Hall (SAG), and Olson Research Laboratories (SAS) on the SDSU campus. The Functional Genomics Core Facility and the Animal Resource Wing facilities and equipment are available to support research activities in the areas of abiotic and biotic stresses to plants, infectious diseases, microbiology, and bioproducts.

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities

The department provides a rich selection of experiences for students, from the undergraduate research in over 20 laboratories, to international travel experiences, and internships in healthcare and industry. Students may also participate in numerous clubs and organizations related to their academic programs.