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The Degree of Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

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    Credits Requirements
162.103 Introductory Biology 15 Note 1
162.101 Biology of Cells 15 Note 2
122.102 Biochemistry of Cells 15 P 123.101, 162.101
162.211 Biology and Genetics of Microorganisms 15 P 162.101, R 162.213
162.212 The Microbial World 15 P 162.101, P(D) 162.211 (Note 3) or 162.213
162.283 Medical Microbiology 15 P(D) 162.211
122.231 Genes and Gene Expression 15 P 162.101
202.251 Principles of Epidemiology in Human Populations 15 P any 100-level paper from BMLSc or BSc Schedule
162.301 Advanced Medical Microbiology 15 P 162.211 (Note 3), 162.212, 122.102, C 162.303, R 162.384
162.303 Immunology 15 P 162.101 plus any 200-level paper, R 162.389
162.304 Environmental Microbiology 15 P 162.211 (Note 3) or 162.213
162.305 Food Microbiology 15 P 162.211 (Note 3), 162.212, 122.102
162.307 Microbial Biotechnology 15 P 162.211 (Note 3), 162.212, 122.102
162.312 Molecular Microbiology 15 P 162.211 (Note 3)
203.300 DNA Technology 15 P 122.231
171.387 Controlling Plant Pests and Diseases 15 P 171.284 or 171.202, R 171.384

Majoring Requirements

123.101, 162.101, 122.102; 162.211, 162.212, 122.231; 203.300 plus four of 162.301, 162.303, 162.304, 162.305, 162.307, 162.312.

Notes

1. 162.103 may not be taken after 162.101 has been passed.

2. Students will be assumed to have studied at least 20 credits from NCEA Level 3 Biology and achieved at least 14, or passed Bursary Biology or 162.103 or an acceptable alternative.

3. Or 141.222.

4. Alternative prerequisites may be approved by the Programme Director, BSc.

5. Microbiology majors are recommended to include 162.283 in their degrees.

6. Students considering careers in industrial microbiology/microbial biotechnology are advised to include 142.310 Industrial Biotechnology or 138.346 Waste Management Systems in their degree; the latter paper is also recommended for students considering careers in the area of environmental protection.

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