BIOL 307 - Microbiology

Next Offered: First Semester 2020

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4NS

The study of microorganisms with an emphasis on prokaryotes. Major areas to be covered include microbial cell structure and function, physiology, metabolism, genetics, diversity, and ecology. Applied aspects of microbiology will also be discussed such as biotechnology, the role of microorganisms in environmental processes, and medical microbiology. Students will learn about current approaches to microbiology research and will write papers based on the primary literature research.

Enrollment Limit: 16
Instructor: L. Romberg

Prerequisites & Notes: BIOL 213. This course was previously BIOL 306