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Plant and Microbial Biology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Doctoral DegreeAcademic

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Plant and Microbial Biology encompasses all aspects of plant and microbial life, from molecular biology to genomics to ecosystem science. Students study plants and microbes from the subcellular and molecular to the whole plant and community levels of biological organization. They also have opportunities for laboratory and field research at state, national, and international levels.

Credits

54 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • Minnesota

    Minnesota

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading Comprehension

Knowledge

MechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingChemistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingPerceptual SpeedWritten ComprehensionFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

  • Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels
  • Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
  • Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using cont

Technology

Facilities management softwareIndustrial control softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

AbsorbersAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAir filtration maskAir heatersAir samplersAll terrain vehicles ATVAnalog panel metersAnnunciatorsAttemperatorsBackhoesBelt conveyorsBlowersBoiler gauge glasses

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SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium51-8013.00Power Plant Operatorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Plant-wide operational strategy — direct daily and long-term operations of all generating and auxiliary systems to meet safety, regulatory, and production targets at organizational scale.
  • Operating procedure development — author and revise control board procedures, startup and shutdown checklists, and emergency response protocols based on operational experience and regulatory updates.
  • Workforce training and mentorship — design and deliver structured on-the-job training for emerging and developing operators on control systems, equipment operation, and safety compliance.
  • Complex and non-routine incident response — lead multi-crew troubleshooting and recovery efforts for major equipment failures or grid disturbances, exercising senior judgment under pressure.
  • Regulatory and compliance oversight — interpret new public safety and environmental regulations, assess plant impact, and implement procedural changes across the operating team.
  • Performance monitoring and quality control — analyze operational data trends using analytical and facilities management software to identify reliability risks and drive continuous improvement.
  • Distributed generation integration — evaluate and oversee the deployment and optimization of fuel cell and microturbine assets within the broader plant energy management strategy.
  • Interdepartmental coordination — represent plant operations in cross-functional meetings with engineering, maintenance, and management teams to align on outage planning and capital projects.
  • Operator competency assessment — evaluate staff proficiency at each mastery level, recommend advancement or additional training, and maintain qualification records for regulatory audits.
  • Safety culture leadership — model and reinforce cautiousness, integrity, and stress-tolerance standards across all shifts, ensuring plant personnel uphold operational discipline in all conditions.

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