Eukaryotic Microbiology

Undergraduate

An introduction to the structure, function, evolution and biodiversity of unicellular eukaryotic organisms, including protozoa, microbial fungi and unicellular algae. The ecology of free-living eukaryotic microbes and the immune responses of humans and other animals against pathogenic species will be discussed in detail. Laboratories include experiments with live protozoa and microscopical observations of prepared microbes. (3h lab). Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2013, BIOL 2053, and BIOL 2073, each with a minimum grade of C-.