The degree program in Microbiology is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the biology of microorganisms. A graduate of this program will have a thorough grounding in the classical areas of microbial physiology and biochemistry, microbial genetics, and developing areas like the molecular biology of microorganisms. The curriculum provides excellent training toward a career in any of the many areas of industrial microbiology and public health services. It is also an ideal preparation for advanced study or professional school in medicine, dentistry and other related fields, especially medical technology and biotechnology.

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Grade of C or better required.

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Must be completed by start of 5th full semester.

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Students may not use MATH 142 to satisfy this requirement.

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Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and HIST 106. Other students may choose HIST 105 and HIST 106 or any 6 hours of American history courses (3 hours may be in Texas history). 

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Students successfully completing the required four semesters of upper-level ROTC courses may substitute these courses for 3 hours of American history and 3 hours of government/political science.

The following are CBK courses and must be completed prior to the start of 5th full semester: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 213, BIOL 214, CHEM 119 , CHEM 120 , CHEM 227 & CHEM 237, CHEM 228 & CHEM 238, MATH 147, MATH 148 or STAT 201.

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Select from any 100-499 course not used elsewhere.  (Except AGLS 101; ASCC 101, ASCC 102, ASCC 289; BIMS 101; BIOL 101, BIOL 107, BIOL 113, BIOL 206; CHEM 106, CHEM 116; MATH 102, MATH 142.) Only one KINE 199 may be used as a general elective. 

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Select directed electives from the list below.

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Two courses in the major must be designated as writing intensive. 

Total Program Hours 120

Directed Electives