Courses we offer

You can find information on courses we offer as part of the Microbiology major by clicking here. Other courses offered through VMS are listed below.  All courses will have a MICR prefix, unless otherwise stated.  Click on the course number to download a syllabus for that course.  Click on the instructor’s name to go to their webpage.

202 Introductory Microbiology

Credits: 2; Offered in the spring, summer, and fall; Instructor: Gustad

Course approved for General Education, Category 3: Science & Technology (S)

Study of the characteristics and importance of microorganisms with emphasis on their identification, control, beneficial applications, and relationships to health and disease.

202L Introductory Microbiology Lab

Credits: 1; Offered in the spring, summer, and fall; Instructor: Haggart

Course approved for General Education, Category 3: Science & Technology (S)

The study of microorganisms, their distribution, morphology, activity, identification and application.

460 Pathogenic Microbiology

Credits: 3; Offered in the spring; Instructor: Berry

Study of the microorganisms that cause disease and of disease processes. Prereq: MICR 202 or 350.

460L Pathogenic Microbiology Lab

this syllabus for Microbiology majors.

this syllabus for all others.

Credits: 2; Offered in the spring; Instructor: Haggart

Emphasizes the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Prereq: MICR 350L.