This option is available within the Microbiology major at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Aquatic Microbiology option leverages the expertise of OSU’s faculty in microbiology, oceanography and marine studies to train students in the role of microbes in the ecology of aquatic systems and diseases of aquatic organisms. This option provides students with advanced training that includes environmental microbiome science, animal disease and ecological cycles in marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Option Code: 736

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Apply specialized microbiology knowledge from multiple fields to critically analyze and evaluate microbiological, environmental, and health-related problems.
• Demonstrate competency in routine and specialized microbiological laboratory skills applicable to microbiological research or clinical methods, including laboratory safety and accurately reporting observations and analysis.
• Communicate scientific concepts, experimental results and analytical arguments clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Practice flexible professional skills needed for careers in microbiology and related scientific and professional fields.

Courses used to satisfy the Aquatic Microbiology option requirements may also satisfy the Upper-Division Microbiology Electives and Upper-Division Microbiology laboratory requirements in the Microbiology major.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards

Option Code: 736