16:682:501
(F) Microbial Life (3)
Molecular aspects of the origin of life, microbial
evolution, properties and synthesis of the major biological polymers, transport
phenomena, metabolic pathways and regulation, cellular control mechanisms,
virology, pathogenic microbiology, and food and industrial microbiology.
Haggblom, Kerkhof, Vetriani
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16:682:502
(F) Microbial Biochemistry (3)
Biochemical activities of microorganisms, emphasizing the
similarities and differences between bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes;
consideration of the genetic regulation and practical importance of these
biochemical capabilities. Topics include methanogenesis, toxins,
biodegradation, microbial transformations, and secondary metabolites.
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16:682:503
(S) Microbial Physiology (3)
Metabolic diversity and regulation in bacteria, archaea, and
eukarya. Microbial responses to environment with particular emphasis on
nutrition and biochemistry. Enzymology and metabolic pathways of
microorganisms.
Prerequisite: 16:682:502 or equivalent.
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16:682:504
(S) Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology (3)
The genetics and molecular biology of microorganisms, comparing and
contrasting bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes; integration of microbial
metabolism and function at the molecular and genetic level.
Belden, et al. Prerequisites: 16:682:501 and 502 or permission of instructor.
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16:682:521
(F) Seminar in Microbial Biology (1)
The origin of life and microbial evolution; the role of microbes in
biogeochemical cycles and life processes on earth; introduction to the
diversity of microbial metabolism, metabolic pathways, and regulation.
Zylstra. Prerequisite: Enrollment in microbial biology program or permission of instructor.
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16:682:522
Seminar in Microbial Biology (1)
Informal critical description and discussion of current literature and concepts in microbiology.
Zylstra. Prerequisite: 16:682:521. Required: Three seminar courses, 1 credit each. Open to students in the program or by permission of instructor
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16:682:524
Applied and Industrial Microbiology (3)
Principles of applied and industrial microbiology. The course provides a detailed overview on the utilization and application of microbes in different products and industrial processes.
Haggblom. Prerequisite: 16:682:501 or permission of instructor.
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16:682:530
(F) Scientific Conduct and Ethics (1)
Current issues in microbiology from the perspective of scientific and ethical conduct and integrity.
Eveleigh. Prerequisite: Open to students in the program or by permission of instructor.
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16:682:572
(F) Microbial Ecology and Biodiversity (3)
Qualitative and quantitative methods for the study of
microbial communities. Ecological determinants. Characteristics of aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems. Biogeochemical cycles and energy flow. Microbial
interactions and community structure.
Barkay
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16:682:550, 551, (F) 552, 553 (S)
Special Topics in Microbiology (1-3)
Journal club-styled courses covering current and special
topics in the field of microbiology offered by faculty members of the program.
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16:682:611,612,613,614
Laboratory Rotation in Microbial Biology (2,2,2,2)
Half-semester research projects of interest to the student in faculty laboratories.
Prerequisite: Written approval of program director. Open only to matriculated students in the graduate program.
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16:682:701,702
Research in Microbial Biology (BA,BA)
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