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Graduate Program in Microbial Engineering
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Graduate Program in Microbial Engineering
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1479 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6106
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Phone: 612-624-6774
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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.
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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)