Microbiology

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Major Requirements

Major: Microbiology

Degree Type: B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120

University Degree Requirements

  1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
  2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.  Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
  3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
  4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
  5. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
  6. Transfer Students: Must earn a minimum of 60 credits from a baccalaureate-degree granting or professional institution. 
    1. Of these 60, at least 36 must be NDSU resident credits as defined in #7.
    2. Within the 36 resident credits, a minimum of 15 must be in courses numbered 300 or higher and 15 credits in the major field of study.
  7. At least 36 credits must be NDSU resident credits.  Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.

For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.

University General Education Requirements

Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits39
  •  A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.

Major Requirements

A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for the microbiology core and elective requirements.

Required Courses for Microbiology Major
MICR 350
350L
General Microbiology
and General Microbiology Lab
5
MICR 352
352L
General Microbiology II
and General Microbiology Lab II
5
MICR 452Microbial Ecology3
MICR 470Basic Immunology3
MICR 475Virology3
MICR 480Microbial Physiology3
MICR 482Microbial Genetics3
MICR 485Capstone Experience in Microbiology - Experimental Design (HON 491 can substitute)1
or HON 491 Seminar
MICR 486Capstone Experience in Microbiology - Research Project (HON 489 can substitute)2
or HON 489 Senior Thesis
Microbiology Electives - Must include at least one laboratory course12
No more than 3 credits may come from courses numbered 371-399 or 491-499 to fulfill this requirement.
Study Tour Abroad
Study Abroad
Individual Study
Food Microbiology
Pathogenic Microbiology
Clinical Parasitology
Microbial Genomics with Computational Laboratory
Seminar
Undergraduate Research
Individual Study
Field Experience
Cellular Signal Transduction Processes and Metabolic Regulations
Molecular Biology of Gene Expression
Evolution
Cell Biology
Hematology
Epidemiology
Intermediate Genetics
Soil Ecology
Laboratory Courses - Must include at least one from the following as part of the 12 credits of microbiology electives:
Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology
Animal Cell Culture Techniques
Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
Immunology and Serology Laboratory
Related Requirements for the Microbiology Major
MICR 189Skills for Academic Success 11
PHIL 111Professional Responsibility and Ethics3
BIOL 150
150L
General Biology I
and General Biology I Laboratory
4
BIOL 151
151L
General Biology II
and General Biology II Laboratory
4
CHEM 121
121L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory (May satisfy general education category S)
4
CHEM 122
122L
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory (May satisfy general education category S)
4
CHEM 341
341L
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
4
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II3
BIOC 461Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II3
BIOC 460Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I3
PHYS 211
211L
College Physics I
and College Physics I Laboratory (May satisfy general education category S)
4
PHYS 212
212L
College Physics II
and College Physics II Laboratory (or higher (May satisfy general education category S)
4
PLSC 315
315L
Genetics
and Genetics Laboratory (May satisfy general education category S)
4
STAT 330Introductory Statistics (May satisfy general education category R)3
Select one of the following or higher level math:3-4
Trigonometry
Precalculus
Applied Calculus I
Total Credits91

Degree Requirements and Notes                          

  • A cumulative 2.50 GPA is required for graduation.