A minor in Microbiology will be of considerable benefit to students majoring in biological science, natural science, food science, biochemistry, some fields of engineering, and other science-related fields.  The program is a good complement for graduates with an interest in food microbiology, immunology, medical microbiology and diagnostics, microbial genetics, or molecular biology.  Additionally, some of the required and elective coursework overlaps with the interdisciplinary programs (IDPs) in molecular biology and food safety, and can be counted for both the minor and the IDP.  Minors also complete classroom laboratories (MIP 302, which is required, and one additional elective lab from the approved departmental minor elective list).

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  1. Integrate knowledge about the structure and function of microorganisms and its application to infectious disease.
  2. Demonstrate strong writing and oral communication skills.
  3. Work effectively in groups.
  4. Think critically and logically.

Effective Fall 2020

Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.

Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.

Core Courses
MIP 300General Microbiology3
MIP 302General Microbiology Laboratory2
MIP 342Immunology4
Selected Courses (select a minimum of 12 credits from the following lists)
Select at least one from the following:3-4
MIP 351
Medical Bacteriology
MIP 420
Medical and Molecular Virology
Select at least one from the following:3-4
MIP 443
Microbial Physiology
MIP 450
Microbial Genetics
Select 4-6 credits not taken above, including one laboratory course, from the following:4-6
MIP 250
Eukaryotic Microbiology
MIP 260
The World of Parasites
MIP 334
Food Microbiology
MIP 335
Food Microbiology Laboratory 1
MIP 343
Immunology Laboratory 1
MIP 351
Medical Bacteriology
MIP 401
Laboratory Research Methods in Microbiology 1
MIP 420
Medical and Molecular Virology
MIP 425
Virology and Cell Culture Laboratory 1
MIP 432/ESS 432
Microbial Ecology
MIP 443
Microbial Physiology
MIP 450
Microbial Genetics
MIP 462/BZ 462/BSPM 462
Parasitology and Vector Biology 1
MIP 498
Research
Program Total Credits:21
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Laboratory course.