Department of Microbiology
Department of Microbiology
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1890s
1890
Microbiology curriculum established
Microbiology courses became a part of the curricula in the zoology and botany departments.
1950s
1958
Department of Botany and Bacteriology established
The Department of Botany and Bacteriology was created and replaced the Division of Biological Sciences.
1960s
1965
Department of Botany and Bacteriology divided
The Department of Botany and Bacteriology was divided. The Department of Botany and the Department of Microbiology was established.