Microbiology is the study of bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi and unicellular eukaryotes, and their interactions with humans, plants, animals, and the world around us. Courses in the major focus on the basic science of microbial life, human/animal interactions with microbial life (including both disease and symbiosis), and how microbes are (or could be) used for our benefit.

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Courses include:
General Microbiology, Microbial Diversity, Medical Microbiology, Metabolic Regulation, Senior Seminar in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Introduction to Molecular Virology

College	College of Sciences
Discipline	Life Sciences
Academic Department	Microbiology Programs
Departmental Contact	Dr. Jonathan Olson
Major Overview	Microbiology
Plan Requirements	Microbiology Microbiology-Microbial Biotechnology Microbiology-Microbial Health Science Microbiology-Microbial Research
Semester Sequence	Microbiology Microbiology-Microbial Biotechnology Microbiology-Microbial Health Science Microbiology-Microbial Research
Related Majors	Biochemistry Biological Sciences-Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology Genetics Food Science
Minors	Microbiology
Related Minors	Biological Sciences Biomanufacturing Biotechnology Food Science Genetics Zoology
Skills You Could Develop	Biological Theories Microbial Lab Techniques Operate Scientific Equipment Lab &/or Field Research
Learn More About This Major	American Society for Microbiology
Career Titles	Microbiologist Food Microbiologist Forensic Science Technician Biological Research Technician Medical & Clinical Lab Technician
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