Level I Program Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program Division of Biological Sciences/Integrative Microbiology and Biochemistry
Summary
The Integrative Microbiology and Biochemistry program within the
Division of Biological Sciences (DBS) proposes to change its name to
Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology to better reflect the
composition and mission of the faculty and the programs it
administers. It should also eliminate confusion with the Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry at UM. There should be no
confusion/competition between the new name and programs at
Montana State University (MSU) as related faculty research, graduate
programs and course offerings are spread over two departments at
MSU (Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Department of
Microbiology).
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval, the Dean and the Associate Provost.
Requestor: Willard O. Granath Phone: 243-2975
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Signature
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Program Chair/Director:
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Signature
Date
Other affected programs:
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Signature
Date
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Dean’s Signature
Date
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Initial Review in Provost’s Office
date
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Faculty Senate Review
date
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Signature
Date
Provost
date
Are other departments/programs affected by this
Please obtain signature(s) from the
modification because of
Chair/Director of any such department/ program
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or
(above) before submission
corequisites, NO
(b) perceived overlap in content areas NO
(c) cross-listing of coursework NO
III Type of Level I Proposal (please check the appropriate space)
(a) Re-titling existing majors, minors, or options
(b) Eliminating existing majors, minors, or options via a program termination checklist
(c) Adding new minors or certificates where there is a major
(d) Adding new minors or certificates where there is an option in a major
(e) Departmental mergers and name changes
(f) Program revisions –for minor modifications use the program modification form
X
(g) Distance delivery of previously authorized degree program.
(h) Adding option within an existing major or degree *
(i) Eliminating organizational units such as departments, divisions and colleges or
schools *
(j) Consolidating existing program and/or degree *
*Requires level II BOR documentation submitted to the Provost’s Office (refer to
http://www.umt.edu/provost/curriculum.htm)
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing
program or major, please cut and paste the
requirements as they appear in the current catalog
below. www.umt.edu/catalog 
Please provide the proposed copy as you wish it
to appear in the catalog. 
This is simply a name change to the program. The
program goals , etc. remain unchanged.
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
The Integrative Microbiology and Biochemistry (IMB) program within the Division of
Biological Sciences (DBS) proposes to change its name to Cellular, Molecular and Microbial
Biology. This change is a more accurate reflection of the mission of the program which
provides graduate degree emphases in Cellular & Developmental Biology, Microbial
Evolution &Ecology, Microbiology & Immunology and Molecular Biology. Faculty also
participate in various undergraduate degree options including Cellular & Molecular Biology,
Human Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Microbial Ecology and Medical Technology.
This name change should also eliminate any confusion with the Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry (DCB) at UM where the Biochemistry program is a joint effort between DCB
and DBS. There should be no confusion/competition between the new name and programs at
Montana State University (MSU) as related faculty research, graduate programs and course
offerings are spread over two departments: the Department of Cell Biology & Neuroscience
and the Department of Microbiology. In summary, this name change will be a more accurate
title than IMB, it will eliminate confusion on our own campus and it does not compete with
similar programs at MSU.
What other programs are affected by your
No programs affected. This is a name
proposal? Obtain signatures as requested below.
change only and program offerings remain
the same.
V Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change for all proposals.
VI Copies and Electronic Submission After all signatures have been obtained submit the
original, a paper copy and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221.
Revised
11/09