微生物学家研究肉眼无法看到的生物的生物学和活动的所有方面，包括病毒，细菌，原生动物，真菌和藻类。人们常常错误地担心微生物，因为有些微生物确实会引起疾病，但是对于许多其他生命形式，包括我们的生命，它们都是有益的，甚至是必不可少的。微生物清洁环境，并在发酵中被用于生产食品，饮料，抗生素和工业化学品。它们还被用作基因工程的基本工具，因此在许多医学，农业和商业生物技术中具有重要的应用。微生物学专业为学生提供有关各种主题的教育，这些主题共同构成了动态科学。微生物学为学生提供了许多在健康相关领域和微生物实际应用方面进
Microbiologists study all aspects of the biology and activities of organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi and algae. Microorganisms are often mistakenly feared because some do cause disease, but just as many are beneficial and even essential for the existence of all other forms of life, including ours. Microorganisms clean the environment and, in fermentations, they are used to produce foods, drinks, antibiotics and industrial chemicals. They are also used as the basic tools of genetic engineering and therefore have important applications in many medical, agricultural and commercial biotechnologies. The microbiology major provides students with an education in a variety of topics that together form a dynamic science. Microbiology offers many opportunities for students to pursue advanced studies in health-related fields and practical applications of microorganisms. Participation in hands-on laboratory experiments and frontier research is emphasized so that when students graduate they have the practical experience and expertise needed for careers in microbiology and related sciences.