X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Microbiology (Co-op) (MICR:C)
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).
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Microbiology is a five year program, including four work terms. Students must complete a Fall, Winter and Summer work term and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting this schedule.
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester 1 | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3
COOP*1100 |
Academic Semester 4 |
COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | Academic Semester 5 | Academic Semester 6 | COOP*2000 Work Term II |
| 4 | COOP*3000 Work Term III | COOP*4000 Work Term IV | Off |
| 5 | Academic Semester 7 | Academic Semester 8 | N/A |
To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education web site.
Credit Summary (21.50 Total Credits)*
4.00 - First year science required
6.50 - Required science courses semesters 3 - 8
3.50 - Restricted electives (# 2 in restricted electives list)
2.00 - Approved Science electives
2.00 - Liberal Education electives (#1 in restricted electives)
2.00 - Free electives - any approved electives for B.Sc. students.
1.50 - Co-op Work Terms
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.
Note: A minimum of three Co-op work terms including a Summer, Fall, and Winter are necessary to complete the Co-op requirement. *A fourth Co-op work term is optional and if completed, the total number of credits will equal 22.00.
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1 - Fall
| 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*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Liberal Education electives | ||
Students lacking Grade 12 or 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics should follow the revised schedule of study for this major found at https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS
Semester 2 - Winter
Summer Semester
No academic semester or work term
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
Summer Semester
| COOP*1000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term I |
Semester 5 - Fall
Semester 6 - Winter
Summer - Semester
| COOP*2000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term II |
Fall Semester
| COOP*3000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term III |
Winter Semester
| COOP*4000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term IV |
Semester 7 - Fall
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives which can include MCB*4500 |
Semester 8 - Winter
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives which can include MCB*4510 |
Restricted Electives
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A minimum of 2.00 credits of Liberal Education electives is required. The list of Liberal Education electives for B.Sc. students can be found at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/
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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*3240 [0.50] Food Microbiology FOOD*3260 [0.50] Industrial Microbiology FOOD*3270 [0.50] Industrial Microbiology FOOD*4400 [0.50] Dairy Processing MBG*3040 [0.50] Molecular Biology of the Gene MBG*4040 [0.50] Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development MBG*4110 [0.50] Epigenetics MBG*4240 [0.50] Applied Molecular Genetics in Medicine and Biotechnology MCB*3010 [0.50] Dynamics of Cell Function and Signaling MCB*4500 [1.00] Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology I MCB*4510 [1.00] Research Project in Molecular & Cellular Biology 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 Microbiology MICR*4330 [0.50] Molecular Virology MICR*4430 [0.50] Medical Virology MICR*4530 [0.50] Immunology II PATH*3040 [0.50] Principles of Parasitology