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Microbiology is both a basic and an applied science that studies microorganisms and their activities. It is concerned with their form, structure, reproduction, physiology, and identification. It includes the study of their distribution in nature, their relationship to each other and to other living things, their beneficial and detrimental effects on human beings, and the physical and chemical changes they make in their environment. Employment opportunities in industrial, government, hospital, and private laboratories and agencies are excellent for qualified graduates. Areas in which the unit is prepared to direct research include the biology of membranes, bioremediation, molecular genetics, molecular basis of cell-cell interactions and virulence, microbial differentiation, cellular and tumor immunology and the regulation of the immune response.
The Microbiology degree program offers options in general microbiology and medical technology, leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. Requirements for the general microbiology option and for the medical technology option are the same except that Biol 418 is required for the medical technology option. A one-year internship in an accredited school of medical technology is required after graduation for those interested in becoming certified medical technologists.
At the graduate level, the school offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Microbiology and Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology). |
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Overview
Course Requirements
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Microbiology and Medical Technology Options
A grade of C or better is required in all MBioS courses taken to meet graduation requirements. None of these courses may be taken pass/fail.
Freshman Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 105[P] |
4 |
Chem 106 [P] |
4 |
English 101 [W] |
3 |
Biol 107 [B] |
4 |
GenEd 110 [A] |
3 |
GenEd 111 [A] |
3 |
Biol 106 [B] |
4 |
Math 140 or 171 [N] |
4 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Chem 240* |
4 |
Phys 102 [P] |
4 |
| Phys 101 [P] |
4 |
MBioS 302 |
4 |
MBioS 301 |
4 |
Elective |
4 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] |
3 |
Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
* Pre-med students and those interested in advaced degrees should take Chem 340, 341 and 342, a one year course in organic chemistry.
Junior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
Arts & Humanities [H,G] or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
MBioS Elective* |
3 |
MBioS 303 |
4 |
MBioS 340 |
3 |
Communication Proficiency [W,C] |
3 |
Elective |
4 |
Elective |
3 |
Intercultural [I,G,K] |
3 |
MBioS 304 [M] |
3 |
MBioS 341 |
2 |
Complete Writing Portfolio |
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* MBioS Elective: Selected from MBioS 401, 426, 444, 445, 446, 448, 450, 454, 547.
Senior Year
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
MBioS 440 |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
MBioS Elective* |
3 |
Tier III Course [T]* |
3 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
MBioS 442 |
3 |
MBioS 441 [M] |
2 |
Arts & Humanities [H,G], Intercultural [I,G,K], or Social Sciences [S,K] |
3 |
Biological Science Elective* |
4 |
MBioS 443 |
3 |
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MBioS 496 |
1 |
* MBioS Elective: Selected from MBioS 401, 426, 444, 445, 446, 448, 450, 454, 547.
* Biological Science Elective: selected from Entom 343, 448, Biol 315, 352, 353, 418, 428; for Medical Technology Degree Option, Take Biol 418.
Honors Students
Honors students complete Honors Requirements in place of General Education Requirements.
For Information on Academic Program
E-mail: smbugrad@wsu.edu
Phone Number: 509-335-1276
Office: Abelson 301
Microbiology links for students:
Journals:
Online Resources:
Job Posting Sites:
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