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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

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

Footnote

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

Choose 6 Credit Hours from the following courses:

Up to two credit hours may be earned from courses with a laboratory (L) designation. No course may be used to fulfill both this requirement and the concentration’s laboratory requirement. With prior approval from the concentration coordinator, BIO 426  and/or BIO 427  may be substituted.

Total: 19 Credit Hours