- Secondary Education Specialization, Honors Courses in Biology and Microbiology, Biological Sciences (M.S.) BIOL 211 - Fundamentals of Microbiology - Acalog ACMS These requirements are: You must complete Chem 200, 201 and Biology 203, 203L. Ph.D. Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program in Molecular Biology must present evidence Such determinations will be at the discretion of the Admissions Committee and the Program Coordinator. Biology, Microbiology Concentration, M.S. SDSU offers a rich variety of coursework in cellular and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, and related fields. Child day-care facilities are available on campus. Program: Jeremy D. Long, Professor of Biology (B.A., University of San Diego; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology), Graduate Adviser, Evolutionary Biology, M.S. Microbiology. Your personalized Degree Audit Report (DAR), which can be found within the, Minor in Biology (General degree, no emphasis), Minor in Biology (Emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology), Minor in Biology (Emphasis in Evolutionary Biology), Minor in Biology (Emphasis in Marine Biology), Minor in Biology (Emphasis in Plant Biology). These microorganisms are found associated with plants and animals, in soil, and in fresh and marine waters. . The interests of the MBI faculty span a wide range of biological problems, and their research Biology (General degree, no emphasis), B.S. Work and class time would add up to 32 hours a week before you can begin to account for the other necessities, like eating, sleeping, studying, driving between home, school, and work, having a little fun, etc. Microbiologists find positions with governmental agencies, in university and private research laboratories, in biotechnology, medical and industrial laboratories, in schools as teachers, with scientific supply companies, or with textbook companies. Some examples: a biology degree is the common precursor for the medical, dental, veterinarian and allied health professions; government agencies involved in environment protection, public health and conservation need ecologists, inspectors, laboratory technicians and wildlife, forest, coast and park managers; government and private agriculture agencies need entomologists and botanists; private companies, government laboratories and universities involved in biotechnology need microbiologists and molecular biologists; zoos, wild animal parks and aquaria need zoologists; the secondary school system needs biology teachers; textbook and scientific supply companies need science majors. Individual research programs will admit students solely on the basis of merit in relation to space and faculty availability. NOTE: Admission to a research program within the biology graduate program will be limited to the number of students for which adequate facilities and faculty sponsorship are available. Non-SDSU users wishing to access restricted materials may request items through their institutions interlibrary loan services. About | As a department, we will not condone any acts of hate, discrimination or violence. biochemistry, and one semester of organic chemistry. Graduate Programs Coordinator, Dr. Ricardo Zayas Curriculum Services The Master of Science degrees in biology and microbiology are acceptable as preparation for more advanced degree programs. A formal thesis presentation and defense is administered by the student's thesis committee. Because of our emphasis on laboratory courses, hands-on activities, and research opportunities, you will be uniquely prepared for a career in biology or the health professions, or postgraduate education. Program: Kevin Burns, Professor of Biology (B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley), Todd W. Anderson, Professor of Biology (B.S., M.A., California State University, Fresno; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara), Nicholas A. Barber, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.S., St. Louis University; Ph.D., University of Missouri), Andrew J. Bohonak, Assistant Dean, Student Services, Policy and Curriculum, Graduate and Research Affairs; Professor of Biology (B.S., Allegheny College; Ph.D., Cornell University), Michael J. Buono, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences and Biology (B.S., East Stroudsberg State College; M.S., University of Nevada; Ph.D., University of Arizona), Rulon W. Clark, Professor of Biology (B.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., Cornell University), Richard M. Cripps, Professor of Biology and Fred Henry Chair of Life Sciences (B.S., Ph.D., University of York, United Kingdom), Elizabeth A. Dinsdale, Professor of Biology (B.S., M.S., Ph.D., James Cook University, Australia), Matthew S. Edwards, Professor of Biology (B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz), Robert A. Edwards, Professor of Biology (B.Sc., De Montfort University, United Kingdom; Ph.D., University of Sussex, United Kingdom), Ralph Feuer, Associate Professor of Biology (B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno), Lluvia H. Flores Renteria, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.S., M.S., Ph.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico), Stephanie Grainger, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.S., Ph.D., University of Ottawa, Canada), Brian T. Hentschel, Associate Professor of Biology (B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington), Carrie D. House, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.A., George Mason University; Ph.D., George Washington University), Scott T. Kelley, Professor of Biology (B.A., Cornell University; Ph.D., University of Colorado), Chun-Ta Lai, Associate Professor of Biology (B.S., Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan; Ph.D., Duke University), Rebecca L. Lewison, Professor of Biology (B.A., Vassar College; Ph.D., University of California, Davis), David A. Lipson, Professor of Biology (B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder), Robert J. Luallen, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego), Stanley R. Maloy, Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation, Graduate and Research Affairs; Professor of Biology (B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.S., California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine), Luke P. Miller, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., Stanford University), Tod W. Reeder, Associate Dean, Graduate and Research Affairs, College of Sciences; Professor of Biology (B.S., Emporia State University; M.S., University of Missouri, Kansas City; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin), Angelica Riestra, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles), Forest L. Rohwer, Professor of Biology (B.A., Albertson College of Idaho; Ph.D., San Diego State University), Nicholas J. Shikuma, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.S., University of the Pacific; M.S., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz), Jeet Sukumaran, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.S., University of Texas, Austin; M.S., University of Malaya, Malaysia; Ph.D., University of Kansas), Mark A. Sussman, Albert W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Biology (B.S., University of California, Davis; M.S., California State University, Northridge; Ph.D., University of Southern California), Xiaofeng Xu, Assistant Professor of Biology (B.A., Henan Normal University, China; M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences, China; Ph.D., Auburn University), Ricardo M. Zayas Ventura, Professor of Biology (B.S., Fairfield University; Ph.D., Tufts University), Donatella Zona, Associate Professor of Biology (B.S., University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy; Ph.D., University of California, Davis), Sanford I. Bernstein,1983-2017, Albert W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Biology, Emeritus (B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook; Ph.D., Wesleyan University), Greg L. Harris, 1989-2020, Professor of Biology, Emeritus (B.A., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina), Stephen C. Welter, (2011, except 1985-2010) Vice President, Research and Graduate Dean, Graduate and Research Affairs; Professor of Biology, Emeritus (B.S., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside), J. David Archibald, Ph.D., 1983-2011, Professor of Biology, Vernon L. Avila, Ph.D., 1973-2003, Associate Professor of Biology, Carol A. Barnett, Ph.D., 1971-2000, Professor of Biology, William L., Baxter, Ph.D., 1963-1992, Professor of Biology, Annalisa Berta, Ph.D., 1982-2015, Professor of Biology, Richard W. Bizzoco, Ph.D., 1977-2016, Professor of Biology, Kurt K. Bohnsack, Ph.D., 1956-1983, Professor of Zoology, Michael J. Breindl, Ph.D., 1986-2003, Professor of Biology, Nancy M. Carmichael, Ph.D., 1968-1995, Assistant Professor of Biology, Roger E. Carpenter, Ph.D., 1963-1993, Professor of Biology, Lo-chai Chen, Ph.D., 1969-2001, Professor of Biology, Mary E. Clark, Ph.D., 1969-1986, Professor of Biology, Boyd D. Collier, Ph.D., 1966-1998, Professor of Biology, Gerald Collier, Ph.D., 1961-1995, Professor of Biology, George W. Cox, Ph.D., 1962-1996, Professor of Biology, Douglas H. Deutschman, Ph.D., 1997-2017, Professor of Biology, Deborah M. Dexter, Ph.D., 1967-2001, Professor of Biology, Kelly S. Doran, Ph.D., 2007-2018, Professor of Biology, Michael J. Dowler, Ph.D., 1971-2001, Professor of Biology, Thomas A. Ebert, Ph.D., 1969-1999, Professor of Biology, Richard E. Etheridge, Ph.D., 1961-1992, Professor of Biology, Kathleen M. Fisher, Ph.D., 1988-2004, Professor of Biology, Janet Franklin, Ph.D., 1988-2009, Professor of Biology, Terrence G. Frey, Ph.D., 1986-2011, Professor of Biology, Christopher C. Glembotski, Ph.D., 1986-2020, Albert W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Biology, Roberta A. Gottlieb, M.D., 2007-2013, Professor of Biology, Zac Hanscom, III, Ph.D., 1978-2002, Associate Professor of Biology, Barbara B. Hemmingsen, Ph.D., 1973-2004, Professor of Biology, Edward W. Huffman, Ph.D., 1955-1980, Professor of Zoology, Stuart H. Hurlbert, Ph.D., 1970-2006, Professor of Biology, Kenneth D. Johnson, Ph.D., 1972-2001, Professor of Biology, Neil C. Krekorian, Ph.D., 1970-2001, Professor of Biology, Leroy R. McClenaghan, Jr., 1977-2014, Professor of Biology, Kathleen L. McGuire, Ph.D., 1990-2013, Professor of Biology, Ronald E. Monroe, Ph.D., 1973-1997, Professor of Biology, James W. Neel, Ph.D., 1963-1993, Associate Dean, College of Sciences; Professor of Biology, Paul J. Paolini, Jr., Ph.D., 1970-2003, Professor of Biology, John A. Parsons, Ph.D., 1965-1990, Professor of Biology, Jacques Perrault, Ph.D., 1984-2013, Professor of Biology, Charles F. Phleger, Ph.D., 1971-2001, Professor of Biology, Harry H. Plymale, D.V.M., 1962-1991, Associate Professor of Biology, Robert S. Pozos, Ph.D., 1994-2016, Professor of Biology, Frank J. Ratty, Ph.D., 1954-1984, Professor of Biology, Robert R. Rinehart, Ph.D., 1964-1994, Professor of Biology, Roger A. Sabbadini, Ph.D., 1977-2008, Professor of Biology, David C. Shepard, Ph.D., 1956-1991, Professor of Biology, Michael G. Simpson, Ph.D., 1986-2015, Professor of Biology, Constantine D. Tsoukas, Ph.D., 1986-2013, Professor of Biology, James F. Van Steenbergen, Ph.D., 1970-1993, Professor of Biology, Hale L. Wedberg, Ph.D., 1959-1983, Professor of Botany, Kathy S. Williams, Ph.D., 1987-2017, Professor of Biology, Joy B. Zedler, Ph.D., 1972-1998, Professor of Biology, Paul H. Zedler, Ph.D., 1969-1998, Professor of Biology, Judith W. Zyskind, Ph.D., 1982-2002, Professor of Biology. Depending on your science background and which degree you choose, as many as 7-8 semesters may be required. Immunology. 5500 Campanile Drive Suppose you are carrying 12 units (with no labs) and working 20 hours a week. Program: Dwayne R. Roach, Assistant Professor of Biology and Conrad Prebys Chair of Virology (B.S., Ph.D., St. Catherine University), Graduate Adviser, Ecology, M.S. At SDSU, youll have a rich variety of coursework in cellular and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, and related fields, which include access to a robust number of laboratory and field-based courses compared with biology departments at other institutions. Eli Lilly and Company Academic Experiences Donald P. Shiley BioScience Center SDSU Museum of Biodiversity SDSU Field Station Program Flow Cytometry Facility Transferable Skills Broad knowledge of the life sciences Operate scientific equipment Conduct and share research Organize and maintain accurate records Have detailed knowledge of lab techniques A listing of the faculty and a description of Beyond the Lagunas lies the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in the United States and certainly one of the most varied and interesting deserts to explore. San Diego State University, with approximately 1100 faculty and 32,000 students, including 5000 graduate students, is the largest of the 22 campuses in the California State University system. The laboratories of the MBI faculty in the Departments of Biology and Chemistry are fully equipped for modern research in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology and microbiology. The following materials should be submitted as a complete package directly to: Graduate Admissions There are many opportunities on and near campus for part-time employment. (For those who wish to be high school Biology teachers.). A minor is not required with this major. The Department of Biology Offers the Following Undergraduate Programs: B.S. Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Undergraduate students can major in Biology, Human Biology, Biotechnology and Microbiology, and also follow specialized tracks to prepare for medical and other health-related careers, and for careers in Secondary Education. The Department of Biology faculty, staff, and students condemn all acts of discrimination, hate and violence against the Black community. Once California residency is established students will pay the resident tuition fees. See the degree checklists above for a complete listing of preparation for major requirements, and the major requirements. The rapid advances in theoretical and applied biology, the growing demands in health care and the expansion of general interest in and concern for the environment are just a few of the factors which continue to increase societys need for biologists. Additional facilities and opportunities available in the community include the Tijuana Estuary Reserve, San Diego Zoo and Hospital, the United States Department of Agriculture, Fish and Game Commission, the Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute, the San Diego Natural History Museum, and the Naval Underseas Center. Department of Biology and Microbiology - South Dakota State University These preparation for the major courses may not be taken Cr/NC and must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. (Amborellaceae), Bijaya Pradhan, Characterizing the LIR Domain of ABIN1 and Identifying its Role as a Regulator of Mitophagy, Andrew Rhiner, CRISPR/Cas9 Whole-Genome Screens Identify Genes Critical for Neutral Lipid Metabolism in Macrophages, Rifat Sultana, Optimization of Electrically Driven Fluid Flow Through Tissue Hydrogels, Joseph C. Walker, Beneficial Plant-Microbe Interactions to Improve Nutrient Uptake and Biotic Stress Response in Crops, Jaya Krishna Yakha, Studying Morphological, Physiological, and Molecular Regulation of Stomatal Conductance and Its Relationship to Water Use Efficiency in Alfalfa, Surbhi Gupta, The Effects of Saline Soil on Microbiome and the Isolation Of Root-Associated Microbes to Relieve Salinity Stress, Duncan Jakubowski, Free-living Diazotrophs and the Nitrogen Cycle in Natural Grassland Revealed by Culture Dependent and Independent Approaches, Amrit Koirala, Assaying Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens Isolates 1BA and 1D3 for Biosurfactant Production and Utilization of Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Phenolic Acids, Pavan Kulkarni, Identification of loci Influencing Teosinte Crossing Barrier 1 (Tcb1) Efficacy in Maize by Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Mapping and Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS), Namrata Maharjan, Improving Nutritional Properties and Extractability of Pea Proteins for Human Consumption via Fungal Bioprocessing, Camille Massmann, A Biocontrol Pesticide Derived From Mycovirus-Infected Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum Can Induce Plant Resistance, Connor Pedersen, Electrical Sensing in Non-Excitable Cells to Promote Galvanotaxis and Tissue Survival, Anyesha Sarkar, Pollinator Ecology in Agroecosystems of Eastern South Dakota, Isabela Beatriz Vilella-Arnizaut, Analysis of Two Maize Mutations that Arose After Exposure to Radiation from a Plutonium-Beryllium Source and Developing Molecular Markers for Antimorph AEI1-5180, An Alternative to AEI to Increase Amylose Content in Maize Endosperm, Prameela Awale, Interaction of Streptomyces Closely Associated with Bacillus in Nitrogen-limiting Conditions, Aminya Baniya, Characterization of Ovine Ileal Epithelial and Myofibroblast Cell Lines and their Role in Innate Immunity, Shaurav Bhattarai, Exploring Heterogeneous Phenotypes in Response to Stress, Heather S. Deter, Epitope Mapping and Mechanisms of Action of Human Influenza Antibodies Derived from Transchromosomic Cattle, Rongyuan Gao, Genetic Study of Alkane Production and Oxic Nitrogen Fixation in Anabaena SP. If you wish to add a minor, or a 2nd premajor, it must be from a department other than Biology. The major is excellent preparation for entrance into medical, dental, veterinarian, and graduate schools. activities are supported by research grants obtained from a variety of sources, including the Please enable Javascript for full functionality. Applications are due by December 15 (or the preceding weekday if December 15 falls on a weekend or holiday). The Emphasis in Clinical Laboratory Science prepares students to become, after a postgraduate internship, licensed medical technologists or certified public health microbiologists. All applicants must identify a faculty member at SDSU who has agreed to act as their faculty adviser for the Ph.D. program, if accepted. 9 units of electives selected from the courses listed below. Depending on the situation, a microbiologist may conduct fundamental and applied research, identify disease-causing microorganisms in medical or veterinary specimens, participate in studies of the environment (e.g., soil, ocean, lakes), aid in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, food, or beverages, or provide quality and safety control. In addition, foreign students are required to have health insurance coverage every year (approximately $1282). A minimum of 30 upper division units to include. in Applied Arts and Sciences, Biology, Emphasis in Evolutionary Biology, B.S. It is unwise to take a course without the necessary prerequisites, and then end up with a D or F. If you are having trouble filling your schedule, come see us in the bioadvising office. The Laguna Mountains are 45 minutes to the east and offer pine forests for hiking and camping. and molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology and microbiology. Coursework to demonstrate subject matter competency for the Single-Subject Teaching Credential in Biology/Life Sciences. My Account | If you cannot locate or contact the academic advisor from that department, try the department Chair. Biology and Microbiology are impacted majors. Other electives include all biology courses numbered 350 and above (except BIOL 452, BIOL 497, and BIOL 499), and all upper division chemistry courses (except CHEM 300, CHEM 308, CHEM 497, CHEM 499, and CHEM 560). All upper division transfer courses in biology will calculate in the major GPA but will not fulfill any major requirements without specific department approval. PhD. Cell and Molecular Biology Homepage - San Diego State University Major items include peptide and oligonucleotide synthesizers and Please take your time. Ruanbao ZHOU | Professor | Ph.D. | South Dakota State - ResearchGate These preparation for the major courses may not be taken Cr/NC and must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. The Department of Biology will continue to review completed applications received after February 1 and admission decisions will be made until all spaces are filled. San Diego is a large and ethnically diverse metropolitan center with a population of over one million people, and is also host to one of the world's major biomedical research communities, with close interaction occurring among scientists at UCSD, Salk Institute, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation and SDSU. Premajors should be working through introductory coursework, while "Majors" can concentrate on their upper division classes for the major. in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Biology, B.S. Also remember that a 1 unit laboratory class will take 2 1/2 hours every week. Enrollment Services These last two items should be included as part of your Statement of Purpose in the Biology MS Application. Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) (Major Code: 04111) (SIMS Code: 771452) . San Diego State University also operates the Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory on San Diego Bay, the SDSU Museum of Biodiversity, the SDSU Field Stations program with research stations at the Sky Oaks Biological Field Station near Warner Springs, the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve near Temecula (Riverside County), and a research site at Fortuna Mountain. We acknowledge that bias and systemic racism exists within our department and university, and we have a responsibility to foster a more respectful, inclusive, and diverse environment for our Biology community, We reject all forms of bias and racism, including systemic and institutional. . A minimum score of 550 on the paper exam or 80 on the computer-based TOEFL is required. San Diego, CA 92182 in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Microbiology, B.S. Written Qualifying Exam Review Paper evaluated by 4 faculty (2 UCR, 2 SDSU) Results submitted via r'grad (by UCR program coordinator?) Students may choose specializations in Biology or Microbiology. As an undergraduate, you can also take advantage of significant opportunities to conduct research with internationally recognized faculty members. Zoom Appointment: EAB/Navigate Zoom Room Canvas Biology Canvas Page NOTE: Please provide your Red ID for all meetings. The MBI faculty are also participants in the Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biology Contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life for assistance in locating off- and on-campus housing. The SDSU Department of Biology and Microbiology produces graduates and highly skilled professionals who will continue onto exciting and desirable careers in medical science, biology education, biological research, biotechnology, and microbiology - in industry or academia. This will help create a reasonable workload each semester. Biology & Microbiology Department Research. Degree in Ecology M.S. Or visit the Office of Advising and Evaluations in Student Services West. This approval must be filed with the Office of Evaluations. radiobiochemical hot labs and computers for DNA/protein structure/sequence analysis. Contact the biology advising office (LS-135) for admission criteria and procedures. All applicants must submit admissions materials separately to SDSU Graduate Admissions and to the Department of Biology. 5500 Campanile Drive in Applied Arts and Sciences, Acalog Academic Catalog Management System (ACMS), Copyright2019 San Diego State University. Microorganisms are often used in the molecular biology laboratory as research tools, for experiments in genetic engineering, and in the manufacture of food and chemicals. All courses for the major must be completed within seven years of the granting of the undergraduate degree. Upper division coursework (Biology 300-599) cannot be shared between two majors, or between a major and a minor. The mission and vision of the CMB Program is to provide excellence in research and education in cell and molecular biology. Meet with the biology advisor if you are not mantaining at least a 2.80 in the preparation for major, and a 2.80 overall GPA. in Liberal Arts and Sciences. For additional information, consult the website http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/ecology/ecology_joint-doc_app.php or the coordinator or director for the Ph.D. program in ecology. Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology - South Dakota State University Faculty Cell Biology / Developmental Biology / Regeneration / Cancer Education/ED-151. Meet the requirements deemed equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in biology or microbiology at San Diego State University.
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