The B.S. in Microbiology prepares students for careers in research laboratories, industrial and academic research, and government service in the areas of bacteriology, immunology, virology, mycology, microbial ecology, and parasitology. The program provides extensive laboratory experience with the techniques that are most useful and important to modern microbiolical science. This program also provides the basic preparation needed for entry into graduate or professional schools.

Degree Requirements*:

1. General Education Requirements: (48 semester hours)

2. Department Requirements:
   
   Required Biology Courses (30 semester hours)
   BIO 110, 214, 215 or 217, 220, 230, 270, 464, 465, and 409/490/491.
   
   Microbiology Electives (11 semester hours)
   Selected under advisement from 314, 334, 414, 452, 454, 456, 474, 480, 484 and BIL 333.

3. Other Science Requirements: (25 semester hours)
   CHE 103-104, 231-232, CRL 103-104, 231, and PHY 130-140.

4. Mathematics Requirements: (10 semester hours)
   MAT 121 and one semester of calculus.
   
   *CHE 103, PHY 130, and MAT 121 may be used to fulfill General Education requirements.