Program Requirement
Program details
credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Major Requirements | ||
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A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in the class search.
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| Microbiology Core Courses | ||
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BIO 181 General Biology I
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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BIO 182 General Biology II
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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MBB 347 Molecular Genetics: From Genes to Proteins
OR BIO 340 General Genetics MBB 347 Molecular Genetics provides MIC and MIC (Medical Microbiology) majors with a deeper understanding of the specific genetic mechanisms and molecular processes that are directly relevant to microbiology. Students gain experience using molecular genetics tools and techniques, which are essential skills for careers in medical microbiology, biotechnology, environmental microbiology.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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MIC 220 Biology of Microorganisms
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MIC 206 Microbiology Laboratory
(SCIT)
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
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MIC 401 Research Paper
MIC 401 is the Microbiology Research Paper course that requires permission before enrolling. Please consult with an advisor at least a semester prior to enrolling to verify course requirements.
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
| Microbiology Major Courses | ||
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BCH 361 Advanced Principles of Biochemistry
AND
BCH 367 Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory
OR CHM 234 General Organic Chemistry II AND CHM 238 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 231 Elementary Organic Chemistry
(SCIT)
AND
CHM 235 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(SCIT)
OR CHM 233 General Organic Chemistry I AND CHM 237 General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Pre-health students may need CHM 233 & 237 and CHM 234 & 238, not CHM 231 & 235. Please see advisor for more details.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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MIC 360 Bacterial Physiology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MIC 302 Advanced Bacteriology Laboratory
2 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 2 |
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3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
| The College Requirements | ||
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Mathematics Proficiency Requirement: All students are required to obtain a grade of "C" or higher in any course that satisfies the ASU General Studies MATH requirement.
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Science and Society Requirement: All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list. This major includes a course that meets this requirement. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a "C" or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements. |
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Science and Society Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
Science and Society Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Related Area | ||
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MAT 117 College Algebra
(MATH)
OR MAT 170 Precalculus (MATH) OR MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences (MATH) Pre-health students may need MAT 251, not MAT 117 or MAT 170. Please see advisor for more details.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 231 Statistics for Life Science
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CHM 113 General Chemistry I
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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CHM 116 General Chemistry II
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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PHY 101 Introduction to Physics
(SCIT)
Pre-health students may need PHY 111 & 113, not PHY 101. See advisor for more details.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
| ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | ||
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ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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LIA 101 Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
OR ASU 101-LA The ASU Experience Students enrolled in a campus immersion degree enroll in LIA 101. Students enrolled in an online degree enroll in ASU 101-LA.
1 Credit Hours
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| First-Year Composition | ||
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ENG 101 First-Year Composition
AND
ENG 102 First-Year Composition
OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. |
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All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. |
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Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. |
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Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
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