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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biological Sciences Major, BS – Microbiology Concentration (uTrack Requirements)

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.

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.

Requirements for Biological Sciences Major – Microbiology Concentration

Term 1 Hours Milestone Notes
BIOL 150 * or BIOL 158   3 MATH 119  or ACT Math 25
3Engaged Inquiries : 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  
Social Sciences  Elective* 3  
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   3  
CHEM 269   1  
Foreign Language (intermediate level) 3  
PHYS 221 *  4  
Term 4
BIOL 240 , BIOL 260 , or BIOL 280   2-4 ENGL 102 * 
CHEM 360  or CHEM 368   3 CHEM 132 *-CHEM 133 * or CHEM 260 -CHEM 269  with a grade of C or better
CHEM 359   1 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
Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3  
PHYS 222 *  4  
1Engaged Inquiries  Elective* 3  
Term 5
Arts and Humanities   Lit/Phil/Rel Thought * 3 BIOL 220 -BIOL 229  with a grade of C or better
Oral Communications  Elective* 3 CHEM 260  with a grade of C or better
MICR 321   3  
MICR 329   2  
Global Citizenship – US  Elective* 3  
Term 6
BCMB 401   4 Complete a total of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours
Microbiology (major) 3  
Written Communication  Elective (MICR 333 *) 3  
2Connections 3  
Term 7
Microbiology (major) 3 Complete a total of at least 24 upper-division (300-400) hours
1,3 Engaged Inquiries  Elective* (BCMB 419 *, or BCMB 422 *) 4  
Non-U.S. History* 3  
Social Sciences  Elective 3  
2Connections 3  
Term 8
Arts and Humanities  Elective* 3 Complete a total of at least 42 upper-division (300-400) hours
Microbiology (major) 3  
3Applied Oral Communication * (MICR 495 *) 3  
Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)* 3  
2Connections 3  
MICR 499   0  
TOTAL (minimum) 120  
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements . 
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.
3 The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core Requirement  as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core Requirement  using alternative courses; however, this could increase time to degree.