Microbiology Major: Medical Microbiology and Immunology Concentration - Bachelor of Science (BS)

(All colleges)

Curriculum

38 microbiology/biology credits (61 total credits including requirements outside BIO/MIC)

Biology core
BIO 105General Biology4
Microbiology core
MIC 230Fundamentals of Microbiology4
MIC 310Immunology3
MIC 407Pathogenic Bacteriology4
MIC 410Immunology Laboratory2
MIC 416Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics4
MIC 425Bacterial Physiology4
MIC 461Capstone in Microbiology1
Microbiology/biology electives (see elective lists below)12
Select at least five credits from List I.
A maximum of two credits from List III will count toward the major.
Additional requirements
STAT 1454
Select a minimum of 19 credits of chemisty including:19
CHM 103
General Chemistry I
CHM 104
General Chemistry II
Select one of the following:
CHM 300
& CHM 302
Fundamental Organic Chemistry
and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 303
& CHM 304
& CHM 302
Organic Chemistry Theory I
and Organic Chemistry Theory II
and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 303
& CHM 304
& CHM 305
Organic Chemistry Theory I
and Organic Chemistry Theory II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Select one of the following:
CHM 325
Fundamental Biochemistry
CHM 417
& CHM 418
Biochemistry I: Macromolecules
and Biochemistry II: Metabolism
Total Credits61

The physics series PHY 103/PHY 104 or PHY 203/PHY 204 may be required for students pursuing graduate or professional degrees.

Electives

List I
MIC 350Bacterial Diversity3
MIC 380Food Microbiology4
MIC 420Introductory Virology3
MIC 421Virology Laboratory2
MIC 454Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenicity2
MIC 458Research Deconstruction2
List II
MIC 150Discovery Microbiology3
MIC 427Industrial and Fermentation Microbiology3
CLI 440Clinical Parasitology1
CLI 484Laboratory Management2
FNS 410Food Safety3
BIO 306Genetics4
BIO 312Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
BIO 315Cell Biology4
BIO 406Parasitology4
BIO 412Mycology4
BIO 413Medical Mycology3
BIO 435Molecular Biology3
BIO 440Bioinformatics2
BIO 449Advanced Microscopy and Biological Imaging3
CHM 445Biochemistry of Antimicrobials3
List III
MIC 479Microbiology Laboratory Assistant (only one credit applies to List III)1-2
MIC 489Independent Study in Microbiology1-2
MIC 499Independent Research in Microbiology1-2
BIO 202Introduction to Biological Data Analysis and Interpretation2

All students must complete the general education, college core, major/minor, and university degree requirements to qualify for a degree. All enrolled students have access to a degree audit to track all of these requirements. 

 

College of Science and Health (CSH) Bachelor of Science core requirements

B.S. students graduating from the College of Science & Health are required to take:

  1. Two MTH/STAT courses or one MTH/STAT course and one CS course
    CS 101
    		Introduction to Computing 1
    CS 115
    		Introduction to Python Programming 1
    CS 120
    		Software Design I 1
    CT 100
    		Introduction to Computational Thinking 1
    MTH 115
    		Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers I 1
    MTH 116
    		Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers II 1
    MTH 123
    		Mathematics for Decision Making 1
    MTH 150
    		College Algebra 1
    MTH 151
    		Precalculus 1
    MTH 160
    		Mathematics for Business 1
    MTH 175
    		Applied Calculus 1
    MTH 207
    		Calculus I 1
    MTH 208
    		Calculus II 1
    MTH 215
    		Mathematics for Middle School Teachers I 1
    MTH 216
    		Mathematics for Middle School Teachers II 1
    MTH 265
    		Mathematical Models in Biology 1
    STAT 145
    		Elementary Statistics 1
1

Course may also satisfy a Core General Education Requirement.

  1. Two laboratory science courses, one of the two courses must be from a department outside of the student's major department:
ANT 102
Introduction to Biological Anthropology 1
BIO 100
Biology for the Informed Citizen 1
BIO 105
General Biology 1
BIO 203
Organismal Biology
BIO 210
Animal Biology
BIO 304
Plant Biology
CHM 103
General Chemistry I 1
CHM 104
General Chemistry II
ESS 205
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Sport Science I
GEO 101
Earth Environments 1
GEO 221
Weather and Climate
GEO 222
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
MIC 100
Microbes and Society 1
PHY 103
Fundamental Physics I 1
PHY 104
Fundamental Physics II
PHY 106
Physical Science for Educators 1
PHY 155
Solar System Astronomy 1
PHY 160
Stars, Galaxies and the Universe 1
PHY 203
General Physics I 1
PHY 204
General Physics II

Notes: Mathematics courses can be pairs, i.e. MTH 150 and MTH 151.

  1. In addition to all other College of Science and Health core requirements, students from non-exempted programs2 must complete one of the following options. It is recommended that courses are selected in consultation with students’ academic advisor.
    1. Complete a second major; or
    2. Complete a minor outside the major; or
    3. Complete two certificates outside the major with at least 12 combined credits at the 300/400 level; or
    4. Complete an individualized option, consisting of 18 credits
      1. At least 12 credits must be earned at the 300/400 level outside the major department.
      2. The remaining six credits should come from
        1. 100 level or higher courses outside the major (all courses used to meet these requirements must be in addition to the minimum credits required in the Core General Education Requirements); or
        2. 300/400 level courses inside major not being used to fulfill major requirements.
      3. Internship credits may not count toward the individualized option.
2

The list of exempted CSH programs is on the CSH catalog page.

Baccalaureate degree requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:

  1. Fulfill the Core General Education Requirements (CGER).
  2. Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
  3. Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.1, 2
  4. 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.
  5. Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA1, 2 in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
  6. A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
  7. Submit an application for graduation via the "Submit Intent to Graduate" 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.
1

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 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.

2

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 their degree audit and work closely with their advisor(s) and college dean's office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Core General Education Program

The Core General Education Requirement (CGER) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include CGER placeholders to ensure completion of the core general education requirements. The CGER category listed in parentheses indicated the recommended course to help complete CGER and the program requirements. Transferred courses may alter the plan. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. CGER 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 Core 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 less than 12 credits earned are required to take The Eagle Advantage for College Success (UWL 100, 2 cr.) or 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
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIO 105 (CGER NSWL-ES Natural Science & Wellness: Experiential Science)4CHM 103 (CSH Core - Lab Science)5
MTH 150 (CGER MQR-QR Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning: Quantitative Reasoning)4ENG 110 (CGER CL-WL Communication & Literacy: Written Literacy)3
CST 110 (CGER CL-SL Communication & Literacy: Spoken Literacy)3UWL 100 or FYS 100 (CGER SBS-FS Social & Behavioral Science: Social Foundation for Success)2
CGER HA-AA Humanities & Arts: Arts & Aesthetics3CGER NSW-MBP Natural Science & Wellness: Mind, Body, & Planet3
CGER HA-PDU Humanities & Arts: Pasts that Define Us3 
 17 13
Year 2
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MIC 2304MIC 3103
CHM 1045MIC 4102
CGER CP-CW Civics & Perspective: Cultures of Our World 3CHM 301 (or 300/400 not MIC/BIO for CSH Core)5
CSH Core (MTH/STAT/CS see list)3-4CGER CP-CU Civics & Perspective: Communities of the United States3
 University Elective2
 15 15
Year 3
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MIC 4074MIC Elective (see list)3
MIC Elective (see list)4CHM 32524
CHM 30014To provide more options for 2nd BIO course elective (i.e. BIO 313)3-4
CHM 30211CGER SBS-BS Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Studies3
University Elective3 
 16 14
Year 4
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MIC 4164MIC 4254
MIC Elective (List 1)3MIC 4611
CGER CL-SWT Communication & Literacy: Stories We Tell3CSH Core or Minor33
CSH Core or Minor33MIC Elective (see list)2
University Elective3University Elective4
 16 14
Total Credits: 120
1

Or CHM 303, CHM 304, and CHM 302; or CHM 303, CHM 304, and CHM 305.

2

Or CHM 417 and CHM 418.

3

See CSH BS Core Requirements for information on completing the individualized option. 300/400 requirements for graduation may be impacted.