Biology, Microbiology Concentration, B.S.

Degree and Major Requirements

Concentration Coordinator: Kyle Seifert
Phone: (540)568-2286
E-mail: seiferkx@jmu.edu

Concentration in Microbiology

The biology department offers a concentration within the biology major for students with interest in bacteriology, virology, immunology, parasitology and infectious disease. Students choosing a concentration in microbiology must meet all the requirements for the biology major, including the following specific requirements.

Required Courses

BIO 245. General Microbiology (2, 4) 4.00
BIO 246. Microbiology Seminar 1.00
BIO 348. Medical Microbiology 3.00
BIO 387. Environmental Microbiology 3.00

Choose one of the following courses: 1-2 Credit Hours

BIO 204. Viral Genome and Bioinformatics (0,4) 2.00
BIO 346. Bacterial Discovery 2.00 ¹

Footnote

¹ Meets one of the biology major requirements for a laboratory/field course.

Choose two courses: 6 Credit Hours

With prior approval from the concentration coordinator, BIO 426 and/or BIO 427 may be substituted.

BIO 343. Immunology (3, 0) 3.00
BIO 420. Medical Parasitology (3, 0) 3.00
BIO 444. Virology (3, 0) 3.00
BIO 447. Evolution and Ecology of Infectious Disease (3, 0) 3.00
BIO 453. Microbial Ecology and Evolution (2, 4) 3.00