BIOL 306 - Microbiology

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full
Credits: 4 hours
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 can choose between participating in laboratory exercises or writing a paper based on comparative genomics and the primary research literature.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: L. Romberg
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 213