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College of Arts & Sciences -
Undergraduate
Educational Objectives | Degree Programs | Major | Minor
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Introduction
Microbiology and Immunology is an ancillary department in the College of Arts and Sciences. Our primary goal is to educate students in their chosen field and instill into them a desire for lifelong learning. Research opportunities and laboratory engagement help create knowledge in our students while preparing them to become active members of the scientific and public communities. A major in Microbiology and Immunology requires thorough preparation in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Educational Objectives
- To expose students to the various disciplines within the field of Microbiology and Immunology, including virology, parasitology, microbial genetics, immunology and medical bacteriology.
- To introduce students to special projects and/or research opportunities in laboratories at the School of Medicine.
- To provide laboratory experience for the development of skills required for the conduct of research.
- To make students aware of current cutting edge research in the field of Microbiology and Immunology by attending seminars of speakers from within and outside the University.
Degree Programs
A Bachelor’s of Science degree is awarded to all microbiology and immunology majors upon completion of the requirements.
Major
Minimum requirements are:
Transfer students seeking a Microbiology and Immunology major must earn at least 10 credits taken in residence at UM beyond MIC 301 in the courses listed above for majors under A.
Minor
A minor in Microbiology and Immunology consists of MIC 301, MIC 321, and at least five additional credit hours in the following courses: MIC 322, 323, 434, 436, and 441.
Variations in the above programs may, in special cases, be approved by the Microbiology and Immunology undergraduate advisor and Director. All courses in Microbiology and Immunology to be credited toward a Microbiology and Immunology major or minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better with an overall GPA of 2.0.
MIC courses 451-456 must have department Director approval before registration.
Departmental Honors
See HONORS PROGRAMS elsewhere in this Bulletin for minimal requirSee HONORS PROGRAMS elsewhere in this Bulletin for minimal requirements. In addition to the grade point averages specified in the minimal requirements, the following program constitutes the Microbiology and Immunology Honors Program.
1. Six credits of Special Projects carried out under supervision of a member of the Microbiology and Immunology faculty, culminating in a senior thesis that includes 15 references.
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