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
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
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 Electives
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A minimum of 2.00 credits of Arts and/or Social Science electives are required. The list of approved Arts and Social Science electives for B.Sc. students is available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/Approved_electives.shtml#arts
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3.50 restricted elective credits of which 1.00 credits must be at the 4000 level.
BIOC*4540 [0.75] Enzymology BIOC*4580 [0.50] Membrane Biochemistry ENVS*3290 [0.50] Waterborne Disease Ecology FOOD*3230 [0.75] Food Microbiology FOOD*3260 [0.50] Industrial Microbiology FOOD*4400 [0.50] Dairy Processing MCB*4060 [0.50] Molecular & Cell Biology of Yeast MCB*4500 [1.00] Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology I MCB*4510 [1.00] Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology 2 MCB*4600 [0.50] Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology MICR*3090 [0.50] Mycology MICR*3220 [0.50] Plant Microbiology MICR*3230 [0.50] Immunology MICR*3330 [0.50] World of Viruses MICR*4010 [0.50] Pathogenic Bacteriology MICR*4140 [0.50] Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology * MICR*4180 [0.50] Microbial Processes in Environmental Management * MICR*4280 [0.50] Microbial Ecology MICR*4330 [0.50] Molecular Virology MICR*4430 [0.50] Medical Virology MICR*4520 [0.50] Microbial Cell Biology MICR*4530 [0.50] Immunology II PATH*3040 [0.50] Principles of Parasitology *Only 1 of MICR*4140 and MICR*4180 can be used to meet the restricted elective requirements.
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.00 - First year science core
6.25 - Required science courses semesters 3 - 8
3.50 - Restricted electives (#2 in restricted electives list)
2.25 - Approved Science electives
2.00 - Approved Arts and/or Social Science electives (#1 in restricted electives list)
2.00 - Free electives - any approved electives for B.Sc. students.
Of the total credits required, students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which a minimum of 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Minor (Honours Program)
The minor in Microbiology consists of the following 5.00 credits including:
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1.00 credits from:
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