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Microbiology (also offered at Griffin) - B.S.

General Information

Degree & Major:

College Name:

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name:

Microbiology

Contact:

T. R. Hoover
Associate Professor
trhoover@uga.edu
(706) 542-2675

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Degree Requirements

College-wide Requirements

University-wide Requirements

Description:

The Department of Microbiology offers courses of instruction in general microbiology, procaryotic biology, pathogenic microbiology, bacterial genetics, medical mycology environmental microbiology and biotechnology. Although a laboratory experience is included with some of these courses, the department also provides the opportunity for a student to take intensive laboratory courses that deal primarily with the research aspects of the discipline.

Details

Career Opportunities:	A major in microbiology represents a suitable program of study for graduate school in a number of related disciplines such as Biochemistry or Molecular Biology. The major is especially suitable for pre-medical, pre-dental and pre-veterinary students. Positions as laboratory technicians are also available to graduated majors in academia, industry, and government.
Expectations of Transfer Students:	The initial courses in microbiology are MIBO 3500 and MIBO 3510L. It is recommended that these courses be taken at this University, preferably in the first semester of the third year. Introductory microbiology courses taken elsewhere are usually not accepted. Prerequisites are BIOL 1108-1108L and CHEM 2211. It is recommended that BCMB (BIOL) (CHEM) 3100 be taken prior to, or concurrently with, MIBO 3500. There are no placement examinations or mandatory co-curricular activities.
Additional Fees:	Fee cards for MIBO 3510L and 4700 must be purchased at the bookstore. The current cost is about $18.00.
Available Graduate Programs:	MS and PhD programs throughout the world.