2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The curriculum develops fundamental knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. Courses include the physiology and genetics of microorganisms, mechanisms of pathogenesis and innate immunity systems.
This major prepares students for entry into graduate studies in microbiology, cell biology and related cellular and bio-molecular sciences, as well as providing a background for entry into government, industrial research and diagnostic laboratories, and professional programs in medical, dental and veterinary medicine.
All majors take these core requirements for a total of 15 credits along with at least 10 credits of upper-division department electives. A minimum of one credit in an advanced laboratory is required as part of the 10 department elective credits, totaling 25 credits. A grade of C or better (within two attempts) and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 are required.
Students must take MCB 4203 Pathogens or PCB 5235 Immunology as a core course. If they take both, one will count as a core class and the other will roll over into the 10-credit department elective requirement. Enrollment in MCB 4905 and MCB 4934 (TA for Munro and Asghari) will not fulfill any credits toward the microbiology department elective requirements. They will only count as general elective credit toward the 120 credits for the B.S. degree. MCB 4905 does not replace the advanced lab requirement. MCB 4934 Genome Sequencing and and MCB 4934 Astrobiology will be substituted as acceptable department elective requirements.
This major prepares students for entry into graduate studies in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry and other areas. All students interested in graduate education should develop a strength in chemistry as soon as possible. They should set up an appointment with an adviser to plan their schedule. Academic advising is available in the department office located on Museum Road. Students can schedule an appointment with an adviser online at the department's home page, microcell.ufl.edu.
Suggested schedules for students who plan to attend graduate school are available on the Web site; Students planning graduate study in microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biological sciences are recommended to take the following courses:
Combined-Degree Program: A Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (non-thesis) program is offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Semester Plan for College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Students
Semester Plan for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Students
This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study.
This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study.
| Microbiology and Cell Science |
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Colleges: Agricultural and Life Sciences and Liberal Arts and Sciences (Semester plans differ depending on the college.) |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: microcell.ufl.edu |
The curriculum develops fundamental knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. Courses include the physiology and genetics of microorganisms, mechanisms of pathogenesis and innate immunity systems.
This major prepares students for entry into graduate studies in microbiology, cell biology and related cellular and bio-molecular sciences, as well as providing a background for entry into government, industrial research and diagnostic laboratories, and professional programs in medical, dental and veterinary medicine.
The Major in BOTH Colleges Requires
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Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and 2 and labs (BSC 2010/2010L and
BSC 2011/2011L). AGR 3033 may be substituted for BSC 2011 and 2011L - General Chemistry 1 and laboratory (CHM 2045 and 2045L)
- General Chemistry 2 - Qualitative Analysis and laboratory (CHM 2046 and 2046L)
- Analytical Geometry and Calculus 1 (MAC 2311)
- Physics 1 and 2 and labs (PHY 2053/ 2053L and PHY 2054/2054L)
- Organic Chemistry and laboratory (CHM 2210, 2211 and 2211L)
- All majors must complete the biology sequence, general chemistry sequence and calculus by the end of the sophomore year. Organic Chemistry, CHM 2210, must be completed by the end of tracking term five. Students must attain a cumulative GPA in these graded courses of no less than 2.5 and with no grade lower than a C to continue in the major.
- A grade of C must be attained within two attempts (including withdrawals) in all critical-tracking courses, major courses, department core requirements and department electives.
Core Requirements for BOTH Programs
- BCH 4024 or CHM 3218 Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2
- MCB 3023 and 3023L Principles of Microbiology and Laboratory
- MCB 4203 Pathogens or PCB 5235 Immunology
- MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms or PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics
All majors take these core requirements for a total of 15 credits along with at least 10 credits of upper-division department electives. A minimum of one credit in an advanced laboratory is required as part of the 10 department elective credits, totaling 25 credits. A grade of C or better (within two attempts) and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 are required.
Students must take MCB 4203 Pathogens or PCB 5235 Immunology as a core course. If they take both, one will count as a core class and the other will roll over into the 10-credit department elective requirement. Enrollment in MCB 4905 and MCB 4934 (TA for Munro and Asghari) will not fulfill any credits toward the microbiology department elective requirements. They will only count as general elective credit toward the 120 credits for the B.S. degree. MCB 4905 does not replace the advanced lab requirement. MCB 4934 Genome Sequencing and and MCB 4934 Astrobiology will be substituted as acceptable department elective requirements.
Preparation for Graduate Study
This major prepares students for entry into graduate studies in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry and other areas. All students interested in graduate education should develop a strength in chemistry as soon as possible. They should set up an appointment with an adviser to plan their schedule. Academic advising is available in the department office located on Museum Road. Students can schedule an appointment with an adviser online at the department's home page, microcell.ufl.edu.
Suggested schedules for students who plan to attend graduate school are available on the Web site; Students planning graduate study in microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biological sciences are recommended to take the following courses:
- CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/ Biochemistry 2 (4 credits) for the biochemistry requirement
- MAC 2312 Calculus 2 (4 credits)
- MAC 2313 Calculus 3 (4 credits)
- MCB 4403 Prokaryotic Cell Structure (3), MCB 5303L Microbial Genetics Laboratory (2) and CHM 3400 Physical Chemistry (3) to fulfill the remaining required department elective credits
- MCB 5136L Techniques of Advanced Laboratory (3) to fulfill the microbiology advanced laboratory requirement, and
- PCB 5235 Immunology (3) to fulfill the pathogens or immunology requirement.
- In addition, MCB 4905 will provide valuable laboratory research experience.
Combined-Degree Program: A Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (non-thesis) program is offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.5 GPA for all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
- Complete CHM 1025 or CHM 2045/2045L
Semester 2:
- Complete CHM 2045/2045L and MAC 2311
Semester 3:
- Complete CHM 2046/2046L and BSC 2010/2010L
Semester 4:
- Complete BSC 2011/2011L
Semester 5:
- Complete CHM 2210
Semester Plan for College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Students
Semester Plan for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Students
This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 1147 PreCalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) (if needed for MAC 2311 in the spring) | 4 |
| Composition/Writing requirement (ENC 1101 recommended) (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 and Laboratory (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S and WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and 2010L Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food and You or (3) ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (4) or ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (4) (GE-S) | 3-4 |
| BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and 2011L Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and 2211L Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N) (WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
Note: A 2.5 GPA and C or better in the science and math courses listed above in bold is required to continue in the major.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 Biochemistry or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2053 Physics 1 (4) and PHY 2053L Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Diversity (GE-D) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication or SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| MCB 3023 Principles of Microbiology (3) and 3023L Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| PHY 2054 Physics 2 (4) and 2054L Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences (WR) or ENC 2210 Technical Writing (WR) | 3 |
| MCB 4203 Bacterial and Viral Pathogens | 3 |
| MCB 4320C Bacterial Genome Sequencing and Analysis (3) or CGS 3460 Computer Programming with C (3) or CHM 3120/3120L Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1) or MCB 4934 Special Topics: Bioinformatics (1-4) or PCB 3063 Genetics (3) or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (3) or | 3-4 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MCB 4034L Advanced Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| Department electives | 6 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation. It is also excellent preparation for graduate study.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements — Structure of a CLAS Degree.
For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements — Structure of a CLAS Degree.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1 (3) and 2045L Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 1147 PreCalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE-M) (if needed for MAC 2311 in the spring) | 4 |
| Composition (ENC 1101 recommended) (GE-C and WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 General Chemistry 2 (3) and 2046L Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Composition/Writing (ENC 1102 recommended) (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and 2010L Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| Foreign language | 5 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and 2011L Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and 2211L Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| Foreign language | 5 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N and WR) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Note: A 2.5 GPA and C or better in the science and math courses listed above in bold is required to continue in the major.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 Biochemistry or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2053 Physics 1 (4) and 2053L Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Diversity (GE-D) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| MCB 3023 Principles of Microbiology (3) and 3023L Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| PHY 2054 Physics 1 (4) and 2054L Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H and WR) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MCB 4203 Bacterial and Viral Pathogens | 3 |
| MCB 4320C Bacterial Genome Sequencing and Analysis (3) or CGS 3460 Computer Programming with C (3) or CHM 3120 and 3120L Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1) MCB 4934 Special Topics: Bioinformatics (1-4) or PCB 3063 Genetics (3) or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (3) | 3-4 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15-16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MCB 4034L Advanced Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| PCB 4522 Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| Department electives | 6 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 13 |