



Graduate Program in Microbial Engineering




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Graduate Program in Microbial Engineering
140 Gortner Labs
1479 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6106
Phone: 612-624-6774
Fax: 612-625-5780




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About MicE
The Graduate Degree in Microbial Engineering was instituted in 1984 to meet the demand in biotechnology industries for employees with advanced training in a combination of microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and chemical engineering. The program draws both national and international students and on average, accepts five students into the program annually.




Coursework Examples
Microbial Engineering Coursework
Each student develops an individualized coursework plan based on their past education and future interests. Some examples are as follows:
If you have a Bachelor of Science in Biology:
Fall Semester 1
- BIOC 5361 Microbial Genomics (3 cr)
- CSCI 5465 Introduction to Computing for Biologists (3 cr)
- MICA 8002 Structure, Function, and Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses (4 cr)
- MICE 8990 Biotechnology Seminar (1 cr)
January 1
- MICE 5355 Advanced Fermentation/Biocatalysis Lab (1 cr)
- PBS 8123 Research Ethics (0.5 cr)
Spring Semester 1
- BIOC 5309 Biocatalysis and Biodegradation (3 cr)
- CHEN 4001 Material & Energy (4 cr)
- MICB 4171 Virology (3 cr)
- MICE 8920 MicE Teach (1 cr)
- CHEN 8754 Systems Analysis of Biological Processes (3 cr)
Summer 1
- BIOC 4125 Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Lab (3 cr)
Fall Semester 2
- MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Master (5 cr)
Spring Semester 2
- CHEN 5551 Survey of Renewable Energy Technologies (3 cr)
- MICE 8990 Biotechnology Seminar (1 cr)
- MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Master (5 cr)
If you have a Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering:
Fall Semester 1
- BIOC 5401W Advanced Metabolism (3 cr)
- MICE 8990 Biotechnology Seminar (1 cr)
- STAT 5021 Statistical Analysis (4 cr)
January 1
- MICE 5355 Advanced Fermentation/Biocatalysis Lab (1 cr)
- PBS 8123 Research Ethics (0.5 cr)
Spring Semester 1
- CEGE 4502 Water & Wastewater Treatment (3 cr)
- CHEN 5751 Biochemical Engineering (3 cr)
- MICAB 4215 Microbial Physiology and Diversity (3 cr)
Summer 1
- BIOC 4125 Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Lab (3 cr)
Fall semester 2
- MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Masters (5 cr)
Spring Semester 2
- MICE 8777 Thesis Credit: Masters (5 cr)