2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The curriculum for both programs 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 as well as providing a background for entry into government, industrial research and diagnostic laboratories, and professional programs in medical, dental and veterinary medicine.
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 call to schedule an appointment with an adviser at 352-392-1906 or they can refer to the website.
Suggested schedules for students who plan to attend graduate school are available at microcell.ufl.edu; students should follow the links to the college in which they are enrolled. Students planning graduate study in microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biological sciences are recommended to take the following courses:
A combined degree program in microbiology and cell science is offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation.
* If MAC 2311 required in spring term.
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.
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This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation.
| Microbiology and Cell Science |
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Colleges: Agricultural and Life Sciences or Liberal Arts and Sciences (Semester-by-semester plans differ depending on the college.) |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: No |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: microcell.ufl.edu |
The curriculum for both programs 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 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
- 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 lab (CHM 2045 and 2045L)
- General Chemistry 2 – Qualitative Analysis and lab (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 lab (CHM 2210, 2211 and 2211L)
- Analytical Chemistry and lab (CHM 3120 and 3120L)
- 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 track 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
- MCB 3020 and 3020L
- MCB 4203 or PCB 5235
- MCB 4304 or PCB 4522, and BCH 4024 or CHM 4207
- for a total of 15 credits of required courses and at least 10 credits of upper-division department electives. A minimum of one credit in an advanced lab 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.
- For students satisfactorily completing both MCB 4203 and PCB 5235, PCB 5235 will be used to fulfill a core requirement and MCB 4203 will be used to fulfill department elective credits. MCB 4905, MCB 4909 and MCB 4934 cannot be used toward fulfillment of any of these 25 credits.
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 call to schedule an appointment with an adviser at 352-392-1906 or they can refer to the website.
Suggested schedules for students who plan to attend graduate school are available at microcell.ufl.edu; students should follow the links to the college in which they are enrolled. Students planning graduate study in microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biological sciences are recommended to take the following courses:
- MAC 2312, Calculus 2 (4 credits)
- MAC 2313, Calculus 3 (4 credits)
- CHM 4207, Biochemistry (4 credits), for the biochemistry requirement
- MCB 4304, Genetics of Microorganisms (3), to fulfill the genetics requirement
- PCB 5235, Immunology (3), to fulfill the pathogens or immunology requirement
- MCB 5136L, Techniques of Advanced Lab (3), to fulfill the microbiology advanced lab requirement, and
- MCB 4403 Prokaryotic Cell Structure (3), MCB 5303L Microbial Genetics Lab (2) and CHM 3400 Physical Chemistry (3) to fulfill the remaining microbiology required elective credits.
- In addition, MCB 4905 will provide valuable lab research experience.
A combined degree program in microbiology and cell science is offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Critical Tracking Requirements for Both Programs
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete CHM 1025 or CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L
Semester 2:
- Complete CHM 2045, CHM 2045L and MAC 2311
- 2.5 GPA for all critical-tracking courses
Semester 3:
- Complete CHM 2046, CHM 2046L, BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L
- 2.5 GPA for all critical-tracking courses
Semester 4:
- Complete BSC 2011 and BSC 2011L
- 2.5 GPA for all critical-tracking courses
Semester 5:
- Complete CHM 2210
- 2.5 GPA for all critical-tracking courses
Students Should Proceed to the Appropriate College's Semester Plan —
Agricultural and Life SciencesLiberal Arts and Sciences
This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry and Lab (GE–P) | 4 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (GE–M) * | 4 |
| ENC 1101 Introduction to College Writing (GE–C and GR-6) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 (required for MAC 2311 in the spring) (GE–M) * | 4 |
| Composition/Writing (GE–C and GR–6) (ENC 1101 recommended) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
* If MAC 2311 required in spring term.
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis and Lab (GE–P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Calculus 1 (GE–M) | 4 |
| ENC 1102 (GE–C and GR–6) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–-S) | 3 |
| Composition/Writing (GE–C and GR–6) (ENC 1102 recommended) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Biology 1 (3) and Lab (1) (GE–B) | 4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S, I) | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Biology 2 (3) and Lab (1) (GE–B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry (3) and Lab (2) | 5 |
| ECO 2023 Microeconomics (GE–S, B) | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 5 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I and GR–6) | 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.
| Summer (Optional) | Credits |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Biology of Microorganisms (4) and Lab (1) or BCH 4024 Biochemistry (4) | 4-5 |
| Total | 4-5 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Biology of Micro-organisms (4) and Lab (1) | 5 |
| PHY 2053 Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2053L Physics 1 Lab | 1 |
| General electives | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 or CHM 4207 Biochemistry | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Lab (1) | 5 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| CHM 3120 and 3120L Analytical Chemistry (3) and Lab (1) | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MCB 4203 Bacterial and Viral Pathogens | 3 |
| MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms | 3 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| General elective | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MCB 4034L Advanced Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing for Agricultural and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| General elective | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
This preprofessional plan prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary medicine or other professional programs after graduation.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 and Lab (GE–P) | 4 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus (GE–M) (required for MAC 2311 in the spring) | 4 |
| Composition/Writing (GE–C and GR–6) (ENC 1101 recommended) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE–H, I) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis and Lab | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Calculus 1 (GE–M) | 4 |
| Composition/Writing (GE–C and GR–6) (ENC 1102 recommended) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Biology 1 and Lab (GE–B) | 4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S, I) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Biology 2 and Lab (GE–B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry and Lab | 5 |
| Foreign language | 5 |
| Humanities/Writing (GE–H, I and GR–6) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MCB 3020 and 3020L Basic Biology of Microorganisms and Lab | 5 |
| PHY 2053 Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2053L Physics 1 Lab | 1 |
| General electives | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 or CHM 4207 Biochemistry | 4 |
| PHY 2054 Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2054L Physics 2 Lab | 1 |
| Humanities (GE–H and GR–6) | 3 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| CHM 3120 and 3120L Analytical Chemistry and Lab | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MCB 4203 Bacterial and Viral Pathogens | 3 |
| MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms | 3 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| General electives | 4 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MCB 4034L Microbiology Advanced Lab | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) | 3 |
| Department electives | 6 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |