Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Microbiology Department provides instruction in various areas including general microbiology, prokaryotic biology, medical mycology, pathogenic microbiology, bacterial genetics, molecular biology, environmental microbiology, and biotechnology. While certain courses incorporate lab work, the department also offers comprehensive hands-on laboratory training. Learners can tailor their academic path to align with their career aspirations through a program that combines excellence with variety. The coursework enables students to delve into specialized subjects such as microbial physiology, genetics, disease mechanisms, ecological roles of microorganisms, and their applications in industrial microbiology and biotech fields.