BIO-355 Molecular Methods in Microbial Ecology
Research project based introduction to molecular methods for assessing the diversity and activity of microorganisms in natural and engineered environments. A workshop format class with emphasis on quantitative measurement of environmental variables in microbial habitats (environmental chemistry), diversity of microbial metabolic strategies, and DNA based characterization of bacterial and archaeal communities. Three hours of class. Required weekend field trip.
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
One semester of introductory Biology (100, 101, 102 or 115) and Chemistry 120 or 125, or consent of instructor.
Offered
Fall