MAJORING IN MICROBIOLOGY
Microbiology is an exciting field with challenging frontiers that include: genetic engineering, cancer research, cellular mechanisms of infectious disease, basic research in cell and molecular biology, as well as microbial ecology. Microbiologists today apply new technical approaches such as gene cloning, electron microscopy, and computer technology, to such diverse groups of organisms, as bacteria, viruses, algae, protozoa, fungi, and animal and plant cells.
Microbiologists with the bachelor's degree are needed in areas such as medical, clinical, public health, marine, environmental, and industrial microbiology. Students graduating at the bachelor's level are employed as laboratory technicians in hospitals, the biotechnology industry, food and drug industries, manufacturing concerns producing biological products, and state and federal agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency or the U. S. Department of Agriculture. There is also an increasing need for graduates with microbiology training in sales, management, and secondary education.
The future appears bright for students who prepare themselves thoroughly in microbiology and have a strong background in chemistry (including biochemistry), physics, mathematics, and computers.
The Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology is designed to provide a basic foundation for a career in microbiology. In addition, the program provides the freedom to construct an interdisciplinary curriculum through its elective system. The degree is a great preparation for graduate school and for professional schools.
Our faculty conduct research in many areas of microbiology including cellular and molecular biology, genetics, immunology, marine microbiology, microbial ecology, pathogenic bacteriology, and microbial physiology. Cooperative programs with several other disciplines on campus permit students to participate in interdepartmental research programs. The department is building a relationship with leaders in the biotechnology industry who are sponsoring internships for further training and development of our students.
Freshman Year Sophomore Year Biology (8 credits) Organic Chemistry (8 credits) Language or culture cluster required (6) Physics (8) Inorganic Chemistry (8) Introductory Microbiology (4) Mathematics (6) Microbiology Elective (3) General Education Requirements (6) General Education Requirements (6) Free Elective (3)
Junior Year Senior Year Genetics (3 credits) Advanced Microbiology (10 credits) Biochemistry (3) Microbiology Seminar (1) Immunology (3) Microbiology Electives (6) General Education Requirements (6) Free Electives (10) Microbiology Electives (3) General Education Requirements (6) Free Electives (9)
The overall program requires 120 credits and this program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology.
Courses and general areas of interest Medical Microbiology Genetics, Microbial Physiology, Metabolism Introductory Diagnostic Microbiology Microbial Genetics Immunology and Serology Molecular Biology Virology Bacterial Physiology Pathogenic Bacteriology Molecular Genetics Public Health Practicum Techniques in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Cell Biology, Cellular Development Ecology, Industrial Microbiology Cell Biology Marine Microbiology Fine Structures of the Animal Cell Issues in Biotechnology Developmental Biology Eukaryotic Microbiology/Protistology
Department of Cell and Molecular Biology 120 Flagg Road Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences The University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881-0812 (Phone 401-874-2201) Web address: http://www.uri.edu/cels/cmb
The University of Rhode Island prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national origin, handicap, or sexual orientation, and discrimination against disabled and Vietnam era veterans. MICROBIOLOGY , 120 CREDITS Effective Fall 2010 College of the Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) Department of Cell & Molecular Biology
STUDENT______ADVISOR______
General Education (27 credits +11 Basic Sciences) Concentration (26 credits) C: COM 100_____(3), CW: WRT ______(3) MIC 333 _____(3) MIC 413 _____(3)
MQ: (3 cr. from Basic Science Requirements) MIC 415 _____(2) MIC 414 _____(3)
N: (8 cr. from Basic Science Requirements) MIC 416 _____(2) MIC 495 _____(1)
S: ______(3) ______(3) Select from the following courses to fulfill the reminder 12 credits needed. (15 credits from L, A, and F ) MIC 412_____(3) MIC 422_____(3) L: ______MIC 432_____(3) MIC 576_____(4) A: ______BIO 327_____(3) BIO 331_____(3) F: ______BIO 341_____(3) BIO 432_____(4) Introductory Professional Courses (4 credits) MIC 211* _____(4) BIO 437_____(3) BIO 465_____(3) *MIC 211 is highly recommended but students may substitute it for MIC 201. MIC491/492 ___ (up to 6 credits)
Basic Sciences (44 credits) Free Electives (19 credits) BCH 311 (3) Students may take courses of their choice.
BIO 101 (4) BIO 102 (4) ______( ) ______( )
BIO 352 (3) ______( ) ______( )
CHM 101_____(3), 102_____(1) ______( ) ______( )
CHM 112_____(3), 114______(1) ______( ) ______( )
CHM 226_____(2), 227______(3), 228_____(3) ______( ) ______( )
MTH 111 (3), or 132_____(3), or 142_____(3) ______( ) ______( ) or STA 307/8 ____(3)
MTH 131 (3) or MTH 141_____(3)
PHY 111_____(3), 185_____(1)
PHY 112_____(3), 186_____(1) *8 credits apply to N category & 3 credits apply to MQ for General Ed credits .
120 credits required
Student Total______------ADVISING COMMENTS:
MICROBIOLOGY , Biotechnology Effective Fall 2010 College of the Environment & Life Sciences (CELS)
Department: Cell and Molecular Biology, 874-2201, http://www.uri.edu/cels/cmb UC Advisor: Bethany Jenkins, [email protected] , 874-7551 Option: Biotechnology Credits: 120
The Major: Microbiology is an exciting field with challenging frontiers that include genetic engineering, cancer research, cellular mechanisms of infection, basic research in cell and molecular biology, and microbial ecology. Microbiologists today apply new technical approaches such as gene cloning, electron microscopy, and computer technology, to bacteria, viruses, algae, protozoa, fungi, and to animal and plant cells.
Career Options: This option or track is Transfer out of UC: Must have completed at least specifically designed for students who are interested 24 credits, minimum GPA of 2.00, and received in working in the biotechnology industry. The track permission from the UC major advisor. was designed in consultation with workers from the biotechnology industry in New England.
General Education (36 credits): All Category MQ (Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning) and N (Natural Sciences) General Education requirements (9 cr.) are satisfied by courses taken as part of the major. Thus, to satisfy URI’s General Education requirements, CMB students should take COM 100, WRT 104/105 or 106, 6 cr. in Category S (Social Sciences), and only 15 credits of General Education courses from Category A (Fine Arts & Literature), L (Letters), or F (Foreign Language/Culture). See the URI Course Catalog (also on the web at http://www.uri.edu/catalog/catalog.html/index.html) for a listing of all General Education courses.
Freshman Year Sophomore Year Biology (8 credits) Organic Chemistry (6 credits) Language or culture cluster required (6) Physics (8) Inorganic Chemistry (8) Introductory Microbiology (4) Mathematics (6) Biotechnology (3) General Education Requirements (3) General Education Requirements (6) Elective (3)
Junior Year Senior Year Genetics (4 credits) Advanced Microbiology (5 credits) Biochemistry (3) Biotechnology Internship (12) Immunology (3) Free Electives (10) General Education Requirements (6) General Education Requirements (3) Cell Biology (3) Organic Chem Lab (2) Molecular Biology (3)
Introductory Professional Courses (7 credits): * For more information about the major contact the CMB University College advisor listed above. Effective Fall 2010
MIC 190 Issues in Biotechnology MIC 211 or 201 Introductory Microbiology
Basic Sciences (44 credits) - 9 credits applicable to General Education : BCH 311 Introductory Biochemistry BIO 101 Principles of Biology I BIO 102 Principles of Biology II BIO 352 Genetics CHM 101, 102 General Chemistry I, Lab CHM 112, 114 General Chemistry II, Lab CHM 226 Organic Chemistry Lab CHM 227 Organic Chemistry I CHM 228 Organic Chemistry II MTH 111 Pre-calculus MTH 131 or 141 Applied Calculus or Calculus PHY 111, 185 General Physics I, Lab PHY 112, 186 General Physics II, Lab
Concentration (26 credits): BIO 341 Cell Biology MIC 333 Immunology and Serology MIC 413, 415 Advanced Microbiology I, Lab MIC 437 Fundamentals of Molecular Biology MIC 499 Biotechnology Internship
Free Electives (16 credits) You may take 16 credits of your choice.
* For more information about the major contact the CBM University College advisor listed above. MICROBIOLOGY , 120 CREDITS Effective Fall 2010 Biotechnology Option College of the Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) Department of Cell & Molecular Biology
STUDENT______ADVISOR______
General Education (27 credits +11 Basic Science) Concentration (29 credits) C: COM 100_____(3), CW: WRT ______(3) MIC190 _____(3) MIC 333 _____(3)
MQ: (3 cr. from Basic Science) MIC 413 _____(3) MIC 415 _____(2)
N: (8 cr. from Basic Science) BIO341 _____(3) MIC 499 _____(12)
S: ______(3) ______(3) BIO437 _____(3)
(15 credits from L, A, and F ) L: ______Free Electives (16 credits) Students may take courses of their choice. A: ______( ) ______( ) F: ______( ) ______( ) Introductory Professional Courses (4 credits) MIC 211* _____(4) ______( ) ______( )
*MIC 211 is highly recommended but students may substitute it for MIC 201. ______( ) ______( )
Basic Sciences (44 credits)* ______( ) ______( ) BCH 311 (3) ______( ) ______( ) BIO 101 (4) BIO 102 (4)
BIO 352 (3)
CHM 101_____(3), 102_____(1)
CHM 112_____(3), 114______(1)
CHM 226_____(2), 227______(3), 228_____(3)
MTH 111 (3), or 132_____(3), or 142_____(3) or STA307/308 ____(3)
MTH 131 (3) or MTH 141_____(3)
PHY 111_____(3), 185_____(1)
PHY 112_____(3), 186_____(1) *8 credits apply to N category & 3 credits apply to MQ. 120 credits required
Student Total______------ADVISING COMMENTS: