Suggested Four Year Curriculum

for Microbiology Concentrator

Freshmen Year

Microbiology Advisors
Richard Adler, Associate Professor, Ph.D.
Phone: 313-593-5288 or 313-593-5277
Office: Room 115E Science Building
Email: radler@umd.umich.edu
Sonia M. Tiquia, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.
Phone: 313-593-5148 or 313-593-5277
Office: Room 115F Science Building
Email: smtiquia@umd.umich.edu

Fall Term

Cr Hrs

Chem 134 or 144

Winter Term
Chem 136 or 146

Cr Hrs
4

Biol 130

Biol 140

Math 113/115

Math 114/115

Comp 105

Comp 106

Total

15

Total

15

Elective

Micro405/450/485

Chem 225

Chem 226

Micro 385

Chem 227

Language

Language

Distribution

Distribution

Total

17

Total

17

Micro406/455/459

Micro 405/450/485

Biol/Micro Course

Biol/Micro Course

Distribution

Distribution

Physics 125/150

Physics 126/151

Micro/Biol 440

Micro/Biol 440

Total

16

Total

16

Micro 406/455/459 4

Micro 405/450/485

Biol/Micro Course

Micro 495/497/498/499 1

Micro/Biol 440

Micro/Biol 440

Distribution

Distribution

Cognate

Cognate

Elective

2-3

Microbiology
Concentration
Guide

Sophomore Year
4

Junior Year

The University of
Michigan-Dearborn

Senior Year

Total

15

Total

Department of Natural Sciences

4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, Michigan
48128-1491

14-15

Microbiology concentrators should elect Biology 130 and 140 during

their freshman year so that Microbiology 385 can be elected the Fall
of their Sophomore year. This allows maximum flexibility and selection of upper division Microbiology and Biological Sciences courses.
Upon reaching 85 credit hours, a CASL student should automatically
receive a senior audit from the CASL Office of Advising and Student
Records. Once the audit has been received, the student should meet
with his/her concentration advisor to review the audit. Students are
further advised of 1) the CASL graduation requirement of 48 upper
division hours, and 2) the CASL distribution requirements, a summary
of which may be obtained through the CASL Office of Student Records.

Revised 1/08 MTA

Students may apply no more than 44 credit hours of course work in

Biological Sciences and in Microbiology toward the 120 credit hours
required for graduation.

This booklet is intended solely as a summary of degree

requirements in Microbiology. It is the responsibility of
students to be familiar with any and all CASL and campus
regulations and requirements, and to meet with the
concentration advisor at least once a year.

The field of Microbiology encompasses the study of a

wide diversity of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and
viruses. The program in Microbiology is designed to prepare students for laboratory positions in industry, government, and university research. The program also
provides a foundation for graduate work in Microbiology,
Virology, Molecular Biology, and Medicine as well as other
areas. Certification is possible by special examination
upon graduation.
I. Prerequisites (40 credit hours) The following courses
or their equivalents.
A. Biol 130 and 140 (8 cr hrs)
B. Chem 124 and 136 (Preferred)
Or Chem 124 and 146 (8 cr hrs)
C. Math 113 and 114 (preferred sequence)
Or Math 115 and 116 (8 cr hrs)
D. Phys 125 and 126 (Preferred sequence)
Or Phys 150 and 151
E. Chem 225, 226, and 227 (8 cr hrs)
II. Cognate Requirements (minimum of 6 credit hours)
A minimum of two courses from the following:
1. Biochemistry upper level courses
(numbered 300 or above)
2. Chemistry upper level courses
(numbered 300 or above)
3. Physics upper level courses
(numbered 300 level or above)
4. Environmental Science upper level courses
(numbered 300 level or above)
5. Geology
(numbered 300 level or above)
6. Mathematics 363 (3 cr hrs)
7. Statistics 325 (3 cr hrs)
8. Philosophy 485 (3 cr hrs)
9. Psychology 370 (3 cr hrs)
10. Sociology 440 (3 cr hrs)
11. Anthropology 430 (3 cr hrs)
12. Philosophy 442 (3 cr hrs)
13. Other appropriate courses with approval
of program advisor

III. Concentration Requirements (minimum of 29 credit hours)

A. Must complete Micro/Biol 385, Micro/Biol 406,

Micro/Biol 440, Micro/Biol 485 and at least one credit
hour from Micro/Biol 495,497,498, or 499.
NOTE: Students should begin the Chemistry sequence
before electing any course numbered 300 or above.
Micro/Biol 385: Microbiology (4 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; Offered Fall and Spring
Prerequisites: Biol 130 and 140
Micro/Biol 406: Microbial Genetics (4 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture; Offered Winter
Prerequisites: Micro/Biol 385 or Biol 306 or 470
Micro/Biol 485: Physiology of Microorganisms
(4 cr hrs) 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab;
Offered: Winter
Micro/Biol 440: Microbial Genetics and Physiology
Laboratory (1 cr hr) 4 hours lab; Offered Winter
Micro/Biol 495: Off-Campus Research in Microbiology
(1-3 cr hrs) Offered by arrangement; requires prior
approval of Microbiology Program Advisor.
Micro/Biol 497: Seminar in Microbiology (1 cr hr)
Offered Winter
Micro/Biol 498: Independent Study in Microbiology
(1-3 cr hrs) Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Micro/Biol 499: Laboratory in Microbiology Research*
(1-3 cr hrs) Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

A total of only 6 credit hours of Independent Study courses

495, 498, and 499 in any discipline or program will count toward
the 120 hours required for graduation.
B. Must complete one of the following organismal/
environmental courses:
Micro/Biol 309: Introduction to Mycology (4 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; Offered Occasionally
Prerequisites: Biol 130 and 140
Micro/Biol 405: Applied Environmental Microbiology
(4 cr hrs) 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab;
Offered Alternate Fall (2008 and 2010)
Prerequisites: Micro/Biol 395
Micro/Biol 390: Topics in Microbiology (1-6 cr hrs)
When topic is appropriate. See concentration advisor
for approval.

C. Must complete 12 credit hours from the following list, of

which at least 4 credit hours must be from Microbiology
courses. Students may apply no more than 36 credit hours
from groups A, B, and C toward the 120 credit hours required
for graduation.

Micro 390: Introduction to Mycology (4 cr hrs)

3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab;
Offered Occasionally
Prerequisites: Biol 130 and 140

* Faculty doing research appropriate for credit in

Micro 499 include Professors Adler, Thomas, and
Parsons.

Biol 301: Cell Biology (4 cr hrs)

3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; Offered
Winter Prerequisite: Biol 140 [Chem 226
recommended]
Biol 306: General Genetics (3 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation; Of
fered Fall Prerequisites: Biol 130 and 140

Micro/Biol 380: Epidemiology (2 cr hrs)

2 hours lecture; Offered Occasionally
Prerequisite: Biol 140
[Micro 385 or Biol 301 recommended]

Biol 310: Histology (4 cr hrs)

3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab;
Offered Alternate Fall
Prerequisites: Biol 130 and 140

Micro/Biol 390: Topics in Microbiology (1-6 cr hrs)

Biol/Biochem/Chem 370: Introduction to

Biochemistry (3 cr hrs) 3 hours lecture;
Offered Fall Prerequisites: Biol 140 and
Chem 225

Micro 405: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

(4 cr hrs) 1-6 hours lecture, discussion, and/or lab
Offered Occasionally Prerequisites: Micro/Biol 385
Micro 430: Medical Virology (3 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; Offered Occasionally
Prerequisites: Micro/Biol 385
Micro/Biol 450: Virology (4 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory;
Offered Alternately Winter (1999)
Prerequisites: Micro/Biol 385 and Chem 226
Micro/Biol 455: Immunology (4 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; Offered Alternate
Fall (1998) Prerequisite: Micro/Biol 385
Micro/Biol 459: Pathogenic Microbiology (4 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; Offered Alternate
Fall (1999) Prerequisite: Micro/Biol 385
Micro/Biol 495: Off-Campus Research in Microbiol
ogy (1-3 cr hrs) Offered: By arrangement, with
permission of concentration advisor.
Micro/Biol 498: Independent Study in Microbiology
(1-3 cr hrs) Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Micro/Biol 499: Laboratory in Microbiology
Research* (1-3 cr hrs) Offered Fall, Winter,
Spring, Summer

Students may apply no more than 6 credit hours combined

from Micro/Biol 495, 498, and 499 toward the 24 credit
hours group B requirement.

Biol 390: Topics in Biological Sciences

(1-4 cr hrs) This course may be used if
the topic is appropriate.
Biol/Biochem/Chem 470: Biochemistry I
(3 cr hrs) 3 hours lecture; Offered Fall
Prerequisites: Biol 130 and 140, Chem 226
and 227
Biol/Ciochem/Chem 471: Biochemistry II
(3 cr hrs) 3 hours lecture; Offered
Winter Prerequisite: Biol 470
Biol/Biochem/Chem 472: Biochemistry I
Laboratory (1 credit hour) 4 hours lab;
Offered Fall Prerequisite: Concurrent
enrollment in Biochemistry I and previous
or concurrent enrollment in Chem 344.
Biol/Biochem/Chem 473: Biochemistry II
Lab (1 credit hour) 4 hours lab; Offered
Winter Corerequisite: Biol 471
Biol 474: Molecular Biology (4 cr hrs)
3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; Offered
Winter Prerequisite: Biol 470 or
MicroBiol 406 with permission of
instructor