2004-2005 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Microbiology (MICR)

Department of Microbiology, 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 total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.

Semester 1
BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
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 elective
Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3.
Semester 2
BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
PHYS*1080 [0.50] Physics for Life Sciences
0.50 elective
One mathematics/computer course from:
CIS*1200 [0.50] Introduction to Computing
CIS*1500 [0.50] Introduction to Programming
MATH*2080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus II
Semester 3
CHEM*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 elective
Semester 4
BIOL*2210 [0.50] Introductory Cell Biology
MBG*2020 [0.50] Introductory Molecular Biology
MICR*2030 [0.50] Microbial Growth
1.00 elective
Semester 5
CHEM*3560 [0.50] Structure and Function in Biochemistry
MICR*3120 [0.50] Systematic Bacteriology
MICR*3230 [0.50] Immunology I
0.50 elective
One of:
MBG*3070 [0.50] Bacterial Genetics
MBG*3080 [0.50] Bacterial Genetics
Semester 6
BIOL*3050 [0.50] Mycology I
MICR*3110 [0.50] Techniques in Microbiology
MICR*3260 [0.50] Microbial Adaptation and Development
1.00 elective
Semester 7
MICR*4120 [0.50] Virology
2.00 electives or restricted electives which can include MICR*4310.
Semester 8
MICR*4290 [0.50] Microbial Ecology
2.00 electives or restricted electives which can include MICR*4320
Restricted Electives

Of the 8.00 elective credits throughout the program, at least 2.50 must be from the Arts and Social Sciences. For the Major program, 1.50 must be selected from the list below and at least 2.00 must be from science programs. (See exception for students taking a minor in an Arts or Social Science subject.) Students in the major program should ensure that at least 1.00 of the electives are 4000 level science courses.

BIOL*4050 [0.50] Mycology II
CHEM*4540 [0.50] Enzymology
CHEM*4580 [0.50] Membrane Biochemistry
FOOD*3230 [0.75] Food Microbiology
FOOD*3260 [0.50] Industrial Microbiology
MICR*3220 [0.50] Plant Microbiology
MICR*4010 [0.50] Pathogenic Bacteriology
MICR*4230 [0.50] Immunology II
MICR*4240 [0.50] Topics in Microbiology
MICR*4260 [0.50] Microbial Technology
MICR*4270 [0.50] Microbial Design
MICR*4310 [1.00] Research Project I
MICR*4320 [1.00] Research Project II
MICR*4430 [0.50] Medical Virology
One of:
MICR*4140 [0.50] Soil Microbiology and Biotechnology
MICR*4180 [0.50] Microbial Processes in Environmental Management

Minor (Honours Program)

The minor in Microbiology consists of the following 5.00 credits:

2.50 credits including all of:
CHEM*3560 [0.50] Structure and Function in Biochemistry
MBG*2020 [0.50] Introductory Molecular Biology
MICR*2020 [0.50] Microbial Interactions and Associations
MICR*2030 [0.50] Microbial Growth
MICR*3260 [0.50] Microbial Adaptation and Development
1.50 credits from:
MBG*3070 [0.50] Bacterial Genetics
MBG*3080 [0.50] Bacterial Genetics
MBG*4080 [0.50] Molecular Genetics
MICR*3100 [0.50] Microfungi
MICR*3110 [0.50] Techniques in Microbiology
MICR*3120 [0.50] Systematic Bacteriology
MICR*3220 [0.50] Plant Microbiology
MICR*3230 [0.50] Immunology I
1.00 credits from:
BIOL*4050 [0.50] Mycology II
MICR*4010 [0.50] Pathogenic Bacteriology
MICR*4120 [0.50] Virology
MICR*4230 [0.50] Immunology II
MICR*4260 [0.50] Microbial Technology
MICR*4270 [0.50] Microbial Design
MICR*4290 [0.50] Microbial Ecology