X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Microbiology (MICR)
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science
Microbiology programs are designed to give students a good understanding of microorganisms, including diversity, ecology, physiology, molecular genetics, current approaches in bacterial genomics/proteomics, and microbial associations with animal hosts and the environments. Such knowledge will provide the basis for further work with microbes in medicine, agricultural industries (including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage) and the environment (surveillance and bioremediation).
Students can take the B.Sc. program with a Major or a Minor in Microbiology, or combine the minor with another major. Students should plan their programs in consultation with the microbiology faculty advisor. As course offerings may change during the program, students are strongly encouraged to review their plans at least once a year with their advisors, and to check the departmental website for program news.
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. A total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.
Semester 1
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BIOL*1030
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[0.50] |
Biology I |
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CHEM*1040
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
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MATH*1080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
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PHYS*1070
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[0.50] |
Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 elective |
| Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3. |
Semester 2
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BIOL*1040
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[0.50] |
Biology II |
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CHEM*1050
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
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PHYS*1080
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[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 elective |
| One mathematics/computer course from: |
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CIS*1200
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Computing |
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CIS*1500
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
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MATH*2080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus II |
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Semester 3
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BIOC*2580
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[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
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MBG*2000
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[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
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MICR*2020
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[0.50] |
Microbial Interactions and Associations |
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STAT*2040
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[0.50] |
Statistics I |
| 0.50 elective |
Semester 4
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BIOL*2210
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[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
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MBG*2020
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[0.50] |
Introductory Molecular Biology |
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MICR*2030
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[0.50] |
Microbial Growth |
| 1.00 elective |
Semester 5
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BIOC*3560
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[0.50] |
Structure and Function in Biochemistry |
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MICR*3120
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[0.50] |
Systematic Bacteriology |
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MICR*3230
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[0.50] |
Immunology I |
| 0.50 elective |
| One of: |
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Semester 6
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BIOL*3050
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[0.50] |
Mycology I |
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MICR*3110
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[0.50] |
Techniques in Microbiology |
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MICR*3260
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[0.50] |
Microbial Adaptation and Development |
| 1.00 elective |
Semester 7
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MICR*4120
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[0.50] |
Virology |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives which can include MICR*4310. |
Semester 8
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MICR*4290
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[0.50] |
Microbial Ecology |
| 2.00 electives or restricted electives which can include MICR*4320
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Restricted Electives
Of the 8.00 elective credits throughout the program, at least 2.00 must be from the Arts and Social Sciences. For the Major program, 1.50 must be selected from the list below and at least 2.50 must be from the list of approved science electives. (See exception for students taking a minor in an Arts or Social Science subject.) Students in the major program should ensure that at least 1.00 of the electives are 4000 level science courses.
Minor (Honours Program)
The minor in Microbiology consists of the following 5.00 credits:
| 2.00 credits including all of: |
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BIOC*2580
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[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
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MICR*2020
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[0.50] |
Microbial Interactions and Associations |
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MICR*2030
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[0.50] |
Microbial Growth |
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MICR*3110
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[0.50] |
Techniques in Microbiology |
1.00 credits from:
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