Sabrina Beckmann

Assistant Professor

Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

  • Assistant Professor
    Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
  • 302-569-8466 (Work)
  • 405744 Ext.6030 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University (OSU), Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Life Science East, Level 4, Room 406, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Beckmann teaches a large enrollment class Introduction to Microbiology (spring semester) and the graduate course Geomicrobiology (fall semester).

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    General principles of the biology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and archaea. Course previously offered as MICR 2125.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) and either CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 with a grade of 'C' or better or concurrent enrollment in one.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    A student studying for the M.S. degree enrolls in this course for six hours credit.Offered for variable credit, 2-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    General principles of the biology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and archaea. Course previously offered as MICR 2125.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) and either CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 with a grade of 'C' or better or concurrent enrollment in one.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology: Honors
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A supplemental Honors experience in Microbiology to partner concurrently with designated MICR 2123 and/or MICR 2132 course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated MICR course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics: Honors
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Investigations in the field of microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    GeoMicrobiology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Microbes have altered Earth's landscape over the past 3.5 billion years driving biogeochemical cycles and are still shaping our planet's surface. This course explores how microbes control geochemical processes and how geochemistry influences microbes. Course topics will cover microbe-mineral interactions, extremophiles, redox-geochemistry, enhanced oil and gas recovery, microbial metabolism and the diversity of microbial lifestyles. Students will gain an overview of methods used for the detection and identification of microorganisms in geological materials. This course is a journey along deep-sea sediments, hydrothermal systems, oil and gas reservoirs, agricultural soils, caves, Mars and many more. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5313.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    GeoMicrobiology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Microbes have altered Earth's landscape over the past 3.5 billion years driving biogeochemical cycles and are still shaping our planet's surface. This course explores how microbes control geochemical processes and how geochemistry influences microbes. Course topics will cover microbe-mineral interactions, extremophiles, redox-geochemistry, enhanced oil and gas recovery, microbial metabolism and the diversity of microbial lifestyles. Students will gain an overview of methods used for the detection and identification of microorganisms in geological materials. This course is a journey along deep-sea sediments, hydrothermal systems, oil and gas reservoirs, agricultural soils, caves, Mars and many more.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for Master's Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Independent research for the MS Thesis under the supervision of graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Investigations in the field of microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Investigations in the field of Microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Investigations in the field of Microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    A student studying for the M.S. degree enrolls in this course for six hours credit.Offered for variable credit, 2-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    General principles of the biology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, protozoa and archaea. Course previously offered as MICR 2125.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or better in BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) and either CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1314 with a grade of 'C' or better or concurrent enrollment in one.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Microbiology: Honors
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A supplemental Honors experience in Microbiology to partner concurrently with designated MICR 2123 and/or MICR 2132 course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to the designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in a designated MICR course.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Investigations in the field of Microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics: Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Investigations in the field of microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A student studying for the M.S. degree enrolls in this course for six hours credit.Offered for variable credit, 2-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Research in microbiology for the PhD degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 45 credit hours.Prerequisite(s):Consent of major adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    GeoMicrobiology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Microbes have altered Earth's landscape over the past 3.5 billion years driving biogeochemical cycles and are still shaping our planet's surface. This course explores how microbes control geochemical processes and how geochemistry influences microbes. Course topics will cover microbe-mineral interactions, extremophiles, redox-geochemistry, enhanced oil and gas recovery, microbial metabolism and the diversity of microbial lifestyles. Students will gain an overview of methods used for the detection and identification of microorganisms in geological materials. This course is a journey along deep-sea sediments, hydrothermal systems, oil and gas reservoirs, agricultural soils, caves, Mars and many more. May not be used for degree credit with MICR 5313.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    GeoMicrobiology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Microbes have altered Earth's landscape over the past 3.5 billion years driving biogeochemical cycles and are still shaping our planet's surface. This course explores how microbes control geochemical processes and how geochemistry influences microbes. Course topics will cover microbe-mineral interactions, extremophiles, redox-geochemistry, enhanced oil and gas recovery, microbial metabolism and the diversity of microbial lifestyles. Students will gain an overview of methods used for the detection and identification of microorganisms in geological materials. This course is a journey along deep-sea sediments, hydrothermal systems, oil and gas reservoirs, agricultural soils, caves, Mars and many more.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Investigations in the field of microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 18 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Problems
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Investigations in the field of Microbiology.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.