Microbial Biodiversity

Undergraduate

This course is an overview of the diversity of microorganisms on the planet, including Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi and Viruses, and focuses on the unique and vital roles that these organisms play in their environment. This course is intended for Biology and Environmental Science majors. Other majors may be able to take BIOL 2053, BIOL 2253, or BIOL 2453. (3h lab). Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1113/BIOL 1123 and CHEM 1013/CHEM 1023 or CHEM 1113/CHEM 1123, all with a minimum grade of C-. Antirequisite(s): Credit can be obtained for only one of BIOL 2053, BIOL 2253, or BIOL 2453.