Microbiology Major: Business Concentration - Bachelor of Science (BS)
(All colleges)
59 credits (35 credits for biology/microbiology, 24 credits for the business core; 82 total credits including requirements outside of BIO/MIC)
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Biology core 1 | ||
| BIO 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Animal Biology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Microbiology core 1 | ||
| MIC 230 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 4 |
| MIC 310 | Immunology | 3 |
| MIC 350 | Bacterial Diversity | 3-4 |
| or MIC 407 | Pathogenic Bacteriology | |
| MIC 410 | Immunology Laboratory | 2 |
| MIC 416 | Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| MIC 425 | Bacterial Physiology | 4 |
| MIC 461 | Capstone in Microbiology | 1 |
| Business core (24 credits) | ||
| ACC 221 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACC 222 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| BLAW 205 | The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Microeconomics and Public Policy | 3 |
| ECO 120 | Global Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 355 | Principles of Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT 308 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKT 309 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Microbiology/biology electives (see elective lists below) 1 | 5-7 | |
Select at least three credits from List I. | ||
One course from List II strongly recommended. | ||
A maximum of two credits from List III. | ||
| Additional requirements | ||
| Select one course in math, STAT 145 or above | 4-5 | |
| Select a minimum of 19 credits of chemisty including: | 19 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Fundamental Organic Chemistry and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry Theory I and Organic Chemistry Theory II and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry Theory I and Organic Chemistry Theory II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Fundamental Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry I: Macromolecules and Biochemistry II: Metabolism and Genetic Information | ||
| Total Credits | 82 | |
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The combination of biology core, microbiology core, and elective credits must total 35.
The physics series PHY 103 Fundamental Physics I (4 cr.)/PHY 104 Fundamental Physics II (4 cr.) or PHY 203 General Physics I (4 cr.)/PHY 204 General Physics II (4 cr.) may be required for students pursuing graduate or professional degrees.
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| List I | ||
| MIC 350 | Bacterial Diversity | 3 |
| MIC 380 | Food Microbiology | 4 |
| MIC 407 | Pathogenic Bacteriology | 4 |
| MIC 420 | Introductory Virology | 3 |
| MIC 421 | Virology Laboratory | 2 |
| MIC 427 | Industrial and Fermentation Microbiology | 3 |
| MIC 428 | Fermentation Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| MIC 434 | Aquatic Microbial Ecology | 3 |
| MIC 454 | Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenicity | 2 |
| MIC 460 | Symposium in Microbiology | 1-3 |
| List II | ||
| BIO 406 | Parasitology | 4 |
| BIO 412 | Mycology | 4 |
| BIO 413 | Medical Mycology | 3 |
| BIO 449 | Advanced Microscopy and Biological Imaging | 3 |
| CLI 484 | Laboratory Management | 2 |
| MIC 440 | Bioinformatics | 2 |
| MIC 442 | Plant Microbe Interactions | 3 |
| List III | ||
| BIO 202 | Introduction to Biological Data Analysis and Interpretation | 2 |
| MIC 489 | Independent Study in Microbiology | 1-2 |
| MIC 499 | Independent Research in Microbiology | 1-2 |
All students must complete the general education, college core, major/minor, and university degree requirements in order to qualify for a degree. The easiest way to track all of these requirements is to refer to the Advisement Report (AR) found in the Student Information System (WINGS) Student Center. All enrolled students have access to the AR.
College of Science and Health (CSH) Bachelor of Science core requirements
B.S. and B.A. students graduating from the College of Science and Health are required to take two natural laboratory science courses selected from the general education laboratory science category (GE 05) and/or from BIO 203, BIO 304, BIO 210, CHM 104, GEO 221, GEO 222, PHY 104 or PHY 204, and they either must take two mathematics courses or one math course and one computer science course from the math/logical systems category of the general education requirements (GE 02). One of the two science courses must be from a department outside of the student’s major department.
Note: Math courses can be pairs, i.e. 150 and 151; MTH/CS majors can use two science courses from same department.
For the Bachelor of Science degree, in addition to all other College of Science and Health core requirements, students from non-exempted programs1 must complete one of the following options. It is recommended that courses are selected in consultation with students’ academic advisor.
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Complete a second major; or
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Complete a minor outside the major; or
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Complete an individualized option, consisting of 18 credits
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At least 12 credits must be earned at the 300/400 level outside the major department.
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The remaining six credits should come from
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100 level or higher courses outside the major (General education courses may apply provided they are not being used to fulfill minimum general education requirements.); or
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300/400 level courses inside major not being used to fulfill major requirements.
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Internship credits may not count toward the individualized option.
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The list of exempted CSH programs is below.
Baccalaureate degree requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:
- Fulfill the general education requirements.
- Complete at least one ethnic studies (diversity) course.
- Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
- Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.1, 2
- At least 40 credits must be earned in 300/400 level courses. Transfer courses earned or transferred at the 300/400 level apply to this requirement.
- Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA1, 2 in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
- A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
- Submit an application for graduation via the "Apply for Graduation" link in the WINGS Student Center as soon as the student has registered for his or her final semester or summer term in residence. December and winter intersession graduates should apply by May 1. May and summer graduates should apply by December 1.
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Grade point average requirements for some programs will be considerably higher than 2.00. Re-entering students may be required to earn credits in excess of the 120 needed for graduation in any curriculum in order to replace credits earned in courses in which the content has changed substantially in recent years. Each case will be judged on its own merit.
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The grade point average recorded at the time the degree is awarded will not be affected by future enrollment.
No degree will be awarded unless all requirements are fulfilled and recorded within 30 days after the official ending date of each term.
Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). Also, this sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan, and some courses may not be offered every term. Review the course descriptions or the class timetable for course offering information.
The sample degree plans represented in this catalog are intended for first-year students entering UWL in the fall term. Students should use the Advisement Report (AR) in WINGS and work closely with their faculty advisor(s) and college dean’s office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
General Education Program
The general education curriculum (Gen Ed) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include Gen Ed placeholders to ensure completion of the general education requirements. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. Gen Ed courses may be taken during winter term (January between the semesters) and summer to reduce the course load during regular terms (fall and spring). Students should consult with their advisor and/or the college academic services director in their college/school for assistance with course and schedule planning. Refer to the general education requirements for more specific details.
At least 40 credits of the 120 credits required must be earned at the 300/400-level.
Note: New students and transfer students with 15 or fewer credits earned are required to take FYS 100 First-Year Seminar (3 cr.) during one of their first two semesters at UWL.
This sample degree plan does not establish a contractual agreement. It identifies the minimum requirements a student must successfully complete, to qualify for a degree, in a format intended to assist the student in planning their academic career. Actual degree plans may differ.
| Year 1 | |||
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| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIO 105 (Gen Ed Natural Lab Science) | 4 | BIO 2031 | 4 |
| MTH 150 (Gen Ed Math) | 4 | CHM 103 (Gen Ed Natural Lab Science) | 5 |
| Gen Ed Arts | 2-3 | ENG 110 or 112 (Gen Ed Literacy-Written) | 3 |
| CST 110 (Gen Ed Literacy-Oral) | 3 | ECO 110 (Gen Ed Self & Society) | 3 |
| FYS 100 (Gen Ed First-Year Seminar) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MIC 230 | 4 | MIC 310 | 3 |
| CHM 104 | 5 | CHM 3002 | 4 |
| ECO 120 (Gen Ed Global Studies) | 3 | CHM 3022 | 1 |
| 2nd MTH or CT 100 | 3-4 | ACC 2213 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Health & Well-Being | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MIC 410 | 2 | CHM 3254 | 4 |
| MIC 350 or 407 | 3-4 | MIC Elective (List I) | 3 |
| ACC 2223 | 3 | BLAW 205 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Minority Cultures | 3 | Gen Ed Humanistic Studies | 3 |
| University Elective | 3 | Gen Ed Arts | 2-3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MIC 416 | 4 | MIC 425 | 4 |
| MIC Elective (see list) | 2-3 | MIC 461 | 1 |
| MKT 309 | 3 | CSH Core (300/400 level outside major) or minor | 3 |
| Gen Ed World History | 3 | FIN 355 | 3 |
| University Elective | 3 | MGT 308 | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||