ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Pathogenesis minor (PAT)
Pathogenesis minor
This minor is open to all students who have completed MCB3020 or MCB3023, and who meet all course prerequisites.
It is particularly appropriate for students majoring in animal sciences, biology, microbiology and cell science, plant pathology, public health, and zoology, and for those interested in professional programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine.
Catalog link
https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGAGL/PAT_UMN/ Links to an external site.
Allowed Overlap with MCY or MCB major
Microbiology and Cell Science majors should meet with their academic advisors before applying to this minor to plan a program of study. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
PREREQUISITES
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCB3020/L or MCB3023/L | MCB 3020/L Basic Biology of Microorganisms with lab or 3023/L Principles of Microbiology with lab | 5 |
.
REQUIRED COURSES
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 courses: | 9 | |
|
MCB 4203
|
Bacterial Pathogens (Fall only) 1 | |
|
MCB 4422
|
Probiotics (Spring only) 1 | |
|
MCB 4503
|
General Virology (Spring only) 1 | |
|
MCB 4271
|
Antimicrobial Resistance (Fall, Spring) 1 | |
|
PCB 4233
|
Immunology (Spring only) 1 | |
|
ZOO 4232
|
Human Parasitology (Fall only) 1 | |
| Approved elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
APPROVED ELECTIVE
Any of the Required Courses can be taken to satisfy the elective if not already taken as a Required Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PLP 4222C | Introduction to Plant Virology (Summer only) | 3 |
| PLP 4242C | Introduction to Plant Bacteriology (Spring only) | 3 |
| PLP 4260C | Introduction to Plant Pathogenic Fungi (Spring only) | 3 |
| SWS 4307 | Ecology of Waterborne Pathogens (Spring only) 1 | 3 |
| 1 |
May be taken online. |
This minor is coordinated by Dr. Kelly Rice kcrice@ufl.edu