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 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 from the restricted elective credits).
Semester 1
| BIOL*1090 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| 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 Arts or Social Science electives |
| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course
in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule
of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss |
Semester 2
| BIOL*1070 |
[0.50] |
Discovering Biodiversity |
| BIOL*1080 |
[0.50] |
Biological Concepts of Health |
| CHEM*1050 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
| PHYS*1080 |
[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science 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 Arts or Social Science electives |
Semester 4
| MBG*2020 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Molecular Biology |
| MCB*2210 |
[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
| MICR*2030 |
[0.50] |
Microbial Growth |
| 0.50 electives |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
Semester 5
| BIOC*3560 |
[0.50] |
Structure and Function in Biochemistry |
| MBG*3080 |
[0.50] |
Bacterial Genetics |
| MICR*3120 |
[0.50] |
Systematic Bacteriology |
| 1.00 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 6
| MBG*3350 |
[0.75] |
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I |
| MICR*3260 |
[0.50] |
Microbial Adaptation and Development |
| 1.25 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 7
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives which can include MCB*4500 |
Semester 8
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives which can include MCB*4510 |
Restricted Elective Credits
3.50 restricted elective credits of which 1.00 credit must be at the 4000 level.
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:
