Apr 18, 2024  
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Microbiology


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http://web.bio.utk.edu/micro/

Jeffrey M. Becker, Head

Professors
Becker, J.M., PhD - Cincinnati
Jouline, I.B., PhD - St. Petersburg (Russia)
Loeffler, F., PhD - Hohenheim (Germany)
Moore, R.N., PhD - Texas
Sayler, G.S., PhD - Idaho
Small, P.L.C., PhD - Stanford
Wilhelm, S.W., PhD - Western Ontario (Canada)
 
Assistant Professors
Buchan, A., PhD - Georgia
Ganusov, V.V., PhD - Emory
Onami, T.M., PhD - California (San Diego)
Reynolds, T.B., PhD - Vanderbilt
Sparer, T.E., PhD - Emory University School of Medicine
Su, C., PhD - Penn State
Zinser, E.R., PhD - Harvard
 
Research Faculty
Fleming, J., PhD - Tennessee
Hauser, M., PhD - California (Irvine)
Layton, A.C., PhD - Purdue
Lee, B-K, PhD - Tennessee
Masi, T., PhD - Florida State
Pfiffner, S., PhD - Florida State
Ripp, S., PhD - Oklahoma State
Sanseverino, J., PhD - Lehigh
 
Lecturer
McPherson, E.F., MS - Tennessee
 
Adjunct Faculty
Biggerstaff, J., PhD - Brunel (England)
Graham, D., PhD - Illinois
Keller, M., PhD - Regensburg (Germany)
Radosevich, M., PhD - Ohio
Ritalahti, K., PhD - Michigan State
Schadt, C., PhD - Colorado
Verberkmoes, N., PhD - Tennessee
Wierwille, S., MS - Michigan State

Microbiology is the study of organisms so small that they must be viewed with a microscope. These organisms include bacteria, yeasts, molds, protozoa and viruses. Microbiology is one of the fastest growing areas of science. The concentration in microbiology is designed to furnish necessary experience in academic and practical skills to prepare graduates for immediate entry into the job market or for continuing graduate education in pure or applied biological sciences. Graduates with a concentration in microbiology find positions in the areas of medical, agricultural, food, industrial, or pharmaceutical microbiology. In addition, many microbiologists pursue careers in environmental microbiology and bioremediation. Other students become teachers, science writers, technical librarians, or managers of scientific companies. The microbiology concentration also provides an excellent background for students who plan to enter medical school, veterinary school or other health science graduate programs.

Students wishing to emphasize study in this area elect to major in biological sciences with a concentration in microbiology. See the description of the biological sciences major, microbiology concentration for requirements.

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                Major Requirements