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
| BIOL*1030 |
[0.50] |
Biology I |
| CHEM*1040 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
| MATH*1080 |
[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
| PHYS*1070 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 electives |
| 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
| BIOL*1040 |
[0.50] |
Biology II |
| CHEM*1050 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
| PHYS*1080 |
[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
| One mathematics/computer course from: |
| CIS*1200 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Computing |
| CIS*1500 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
| MATH*2080 |
[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus II |
|
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 3
| BIOC*2580 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
| MBG*2000 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
| MICR*2020 |
[0.50] |
Microbial Interactions and Associations |
| STAT*2040 |
[0.50] |
Statistics I |
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 4
| BIOL*2210 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
| MBG*2020 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Molecular Biology |
| MICR*2030 |
[0.50] |
Microbial Growth |
| 1.00 electives |
Semester 6
| BIOL*3050 |
[0.50] |
Mycology |
| MBG*3350 |
[0.75] |
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I |
| MICR*3260 |
[0.50] |
Microbial Adaptation and Development |
| 0.75 electives |
Semester 7
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives which can include MICR*4310 |
Semester 8
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives which can include MICR*4320 |
Elective and Restricted Elective Credits
2.00 elective credits must be from the Arts and Social Sciences.
2.50 restricted elective credits of which 1.00 credit must be at the 4000 level.
A minimum of 6.00 science credits must be at the 3000/4000 level of which at least 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level
(including the 1.00 restricted elective credit).
Minor (Honours Program)
The minor in Microbiology consists of the following 5.25 credits:
| 2.25 credits including: |
| BIOC*3560 |
[0.50] |
Structure and Function in Biochemistry |
| MBG*3350 |
[0.75] |
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I |
| MICR*2020 |
[0.50] |
Microbial Interactions and Associations |
| MICR*2030 |
[0.50] |
Microbial Growth |
1.00 credits from:
