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Department of Microbiology



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Department Chair: Michele Culumber
Location: Tracy Hall Science Center, Room 450
Telephone: Katie Nelson, 801-626-6949
Professor: Michele Culumber; Associate Professor: Matthew Crook; Assistant Professors: Daniel Clark, Katrina Twing, Lisa Wiltbank; Instructor: Evan Call

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and protozoa) including their structure, metabolism, distribution, and ecological relationships. Knowledge gained by microbiologists leads to a better understanding of molecular-level life processes and to beneficial applications in agriculture, industry, and medicine. The field is expanding, with special emphasis being given to genetic engineering, biotechnology, cell culture, disease and the immune response, production and storage of food, research and development and quality assurance of industrial products, disposal and detoxification of wastes, and the monitoring of environmental quality.

Interdisciplinary Programs

The Department of Microbiology contributes courses and faculty expertise to the interdisciplinary Environmental Science major (BS) sponsored by the College of Science. In addition, the department participates in A.S. Biology.

Courses

Microbiology Course Descriptions  

Programs

    Bachelor of ScienceEmphasis Option for Bachelor of Interdiscplinary Studies

       BIS emphases are also offered for most programs with a minor.

    Minor

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