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Jan 02, 2026
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biological Sciences Major, BS – Microbiology Concentration (uTrack Requirements)
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Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students who first entered Fall 2013 or later. uTrack does not apply to transfer students who entered prior to Fall 2015.
Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.
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Requirements for Biological Sciences Major – Microbiology Concentration
| Term 1 | Hours | Milestone Notes | | BIOL 150 * or BIOL 158 * | 3 | MATH 119 or ACT Math 25 | | BIOL 159 * or BIOL 167 * | 2 | BIOL 150 * or BIOL 159 * or BIOL 160 * or CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * with a grade of C or better | | CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * or CHEM 128 * | 4 | | | ENGL 101 * (or equivalent) | 3 | | | MATH 132 *, MATH 141 *, MATH 147 *, or MATH 151 * | 3-4 |
| | Term 2 | | BIOL 160 * or BIOL 168 * | 3 | ENGL 101 * | | CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 138 * | 4 | Select an additional course from: BIOL 150 * or BIOL 160 * or CHEM 122 *-CHEM 123 * or CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * with a grade of C or better | | ENGL 102 * (or equivalent) | 3 | | | MATH 142 *, MATH 148 *, or MATH 152 * | 3-4 | | | 1Elective | 0-1 | | | Term 3 | | BIOL 220 -BIOL 229 | 4 | Select an additional course from: BIOL 150 * or BIOL 160 * or CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * with a grade of C or better | | CHEM 260 or CHEM 268 ; and CHEM 269 | 4 | | | Foreign Language (intermediate level)* | 3 | | | PHYS 221 * | 4 | | | 1Elective | 0-1 | | | Term 4 | | BIOL 240 , BIOL 260 , or BIOL 280 | 2-4 | ENGL 102 * | | CHEM 360 or CHEM 368 ; CHEM 359 | 5 | CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 260 -CHEM 269 with a grade of C or better | Foreign Language (intermediate level)*
| 3 | Select an additional course from: BIOL 160 *, BIOL 220 -BIOL 229 , BIOL 240 , BIOL 260 , or BIOL 280 with a grade of C or better | | PHYS 222 * | 4 | | | 1Elective | 0-1 | | | Term 5 | | Arts and Humanities Elective (List A or B)* | 3 | BIOL 220 -BIOL 229 with a grade of C or better | | Foreign Language or Elective | 3 | CHEM 260 with a grade of C or better | | MICR 321 , MICR 329 | 5 | | | 1Elective | 1 | | | Term 6 | | BCMB 401 | 4 | Complete a total of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours | | Communicating Orally Elective * | 3 | | | Microbiology (major) | 3 | | | Social Sciences Elective * | 3 | | | 2Connections | 3 | | | Term 7 | | Microbiology (major) | 6 | Complete a total of at least 24 upper-division (300-400) hours | | Non-U.S. History* | 3 | | | Social Sciences Elective * | 3 | | | 2Connections | 3 | | | Term 8 | | Arts and Humanities Elective (List A)* | 3 | Complete a total of at least 42 upper-division (300-400) hours | | Microbiology (major) | 6 | | | Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)* | 3 | | | 2Connections | 3 | | | TOTAL (minimum) | 120 | | | * | Meets University General Education Requirement . | | 1 | All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. | | 2 | The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. | |
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