The Master of Science in Applied Microbial Systems Analysis is a professional science master’s program that trains students in microbial genomics, microbiome research and general microbiology. This program is specifically designed to train students for employment in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, government, and academic sectors. This is achieved by combining coursework with advanced laboratory training and internships.
Requirements
At least 33 credits of course work, an internship and passing an exit examination. Credits are selected from an approved menu of courses: minimum of nine credits in core curriculum options, minimum of eight credits in specialized microbiology courses (laboratory or research experience), minimum of five credits in laboratory courses and minimum of seven credits in professional master’s cohort courses (communication skills, Frontiers seminars, business practices, internship). In special circumstances the Advisory Committee may waive some of these requirements.
Course List
Course |
Title |
Credits |
| 9 |
MCB 4601 | | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids and Proteins | |
| Virology | |
| Genetic Engineering and Functional Genomics | |
MCB 5471 | | |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics of Prokaryotes | |
| Microbial Physiology | |
| Seminar in Microbiology | |
| |
| 8 |
| Food Microbiology and Safety | |
| Probiotics and Prebiotics | |
| Phylogenetics | |
| Evolution | |
MCB 5472 | | |
| Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenicity | |
| Microbiology of Atypical Bacteria | |
| Viral Pathogenesis | |
| Principles of Antibacterial Development | |
| Immunobiology | |
| Vaccines: Mechanisms of Immune Protection | |
| |
| 5 |
ANSC 4642 | | |
| Practical Methods in Microbial Genomics | |
| Laboratory Techniques in Functional Genomics | |
| Analysis of Eukaryotic Functional Genomic Data | |
| Theory and Practice of Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology | |
| Advanced Theory and Practice of Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology | |
| Applied Bioinformatics | |
| Experiments in Bacterial Genetics | |
| Research (one to six credits) | |
| |
1 | |
MCB 5490 | Industrial Insights | 1-2 |
MCB 5491 | Professional Development Seminar (two credits) | 2 |
MCB 5900 | Professional Writing and Communication Skills | 1 |
2 | 3 |
Total Credits | 29-30 |
Note: Only six credits total of 3000 and 4000 level courses may be applied to the graduate degree.