ProgramCIP 26.0803

Microbial and Eukaryotic Genetics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the genetics of viruses, infectious agents, organelles, nuclear genomes, eubacteria, archaebacteria, and eukaryotic organisms. Includes instruction in molecular genetics and evolution, parasitic and symbiotic interaction at the genetic level, epigenetic phenomena, microbial interactions, and genomics.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1042
Biological Scientists, All Other19-1029

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Biology1 of 2
English Language1 of 2
Mathematics1 of 2
Chemistry1 of 2
Education and Training1 of 2
Computers and Electronics1 of 2

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