The master of science (M.S.) degree requires a minimum of 24 course credits, 6
research credits, a thesis, and a comprehensive oral examination with defense
of the thesis (Plan A). Alternatively (Plan B), an M.S. student may complete 30
course credits, an expository essay, and a comprehensive oral examination.
Required courses:
16:682:501 Microbial Life (3)
16:682:502 Microbial Biochemistry (3)
16:682:503 Microbial Physiology (3)
16:682:504 Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology (3)
16:682:521,522 Seminar in Microbial Biology (1+1)
16:682:530 Scientific Conduct and Ethics (1)
16:682:701,702 Research in Microbial Biology (6)
Elective courses (9 credits from the following list, or
other appropriate courses by approval):
16:375:510 Environmental Microbiology (3)
16:375:529 Biodegradation and Bioremediation (3)
16:375:531 Biological Waste Treatment (3)
16:375:563 Geomicrobiology (3)
16:400:512 Bioregulation and Biotechnology in Food
Fermentation (3)
16:681:544 Medical Microbiology and Immunology (4.5)
16:681:546 Infectious Diseases (4)
16:682:524 Applied and Industrial Microbiology (3)
16:682:550, 551, 552, 553 Special Topics in Microbiology (1-3) (Topics courses are offered each semester by graduate faculty members on a rotating basis.)
16:682:572 Microbial Ecology and Biodiversity (2)
16:765:531 Principles of Plant Pathology (3)
16:765:533 Advanced Mycology (3)
16:765:537 Plant Pathogenic Bacteria (3)
16:765:538 Plant Pathogenesis (3)
16:765:518 Topics in Plant Microbe Interactions (2)
