2008-09 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.
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.
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.
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 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)
- Analytical Chemistry and laboratory (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 3023 and 3023L Principles of Microbiology and Lab
- MCB 4203 or PCB 5235 Pathogens or Immunology
- MCB 4304 or PCB 4522 Genetics of Microorganisms or Molecular Genetics
- BCH 4024 or CHM 3218 Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2
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.
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 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:
- MAC 2312 Calculus 2 (4 credits)
- MAC 2313 Calculus 3 (4 credits)
- CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/ Biochemistry 2 (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 Laboratory (3) to fulfill the microbiology advanced laboratory requirement, and
- MCB 4403 Prokaryotic Cell Structure (3), MCB 5303L Microbial Genetics Laboratory (2) and CHM 3400 Physical Chemistry (3) to fulfill the remaining microbiology required elective credits.
- 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, 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.
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) (required for MAC 2311 in the spring) | 4 |
| Composition/Writing (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 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE--S) | 3 |
| General electives | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principlesof Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| General electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N) (WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
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 3023 and 3023L Principles of Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (2) or BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (4) | 4-5 |
| Total | 4-5 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MCB 3023 and 3023L Principles of Microbiology (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L Physics 1 (4) Physics 1 Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 Biochemistry or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Effective Oral Communication | 3 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| CHM 3120 and 3120L Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MCB 4203 Bacterial and Viral Pathogens | 3 |
| MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms | 3 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MCB 4034L Advanced Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| AEE 3033C Research and Business Writingfor Agricultural and Life Sciences or ENC 2210 Technical Writing | 3 |
| Department electives | 6 |
| 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 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) (required for MAC 2311 in the spring) | 4 |
| Composition/Writing (ENC 1101 recommended) (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N) | 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 |
| Composition/Writing (ENC 1102 recommended) (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Laboratory (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| Foreign language | 5 |
| Humanities/Writing (GE-H, N and WR) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| MCB 3023 and 3023L Basic Biology of Microorganisms and Laboratory | 5 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 Biochemistry or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1) | 5 |
| Humanities (GE-H and WR) | 3 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer | Credits |
| CHM 3120 and 3120L Introduction to Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| MCB 4203 Bacterial and Viral Pathogens | 3 |
| MCB 4304 Genetics of Microorganisms | 3 |
| Department elective | 3 |
| General electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| MCB 4034L Advanced Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Department electives | 6 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |