Microbes are the dominant life form on earth, weighing more than all other life forms combined. Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, Viruses; they're everywhere, and we need to know more about them. Industry, government, and academia agree, since we are seeing an increased demand for employees and students with knowledge and skills related to microbial biology. Some of the classes that you will take if going into Microbial Biology are: Bacterial Pathogenesis Microbes Make the World Go 'Round Public Health Microbiology Comparative Virology California Mushrooms Biology, Mathematics, Biochemistry Some of the career options for microbial Biology majors are: Medicine Public Health Teaching and research Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries Environmental Protection Agency