The Microbes

Harvard FAS

This general microbiology course will introduce students to the genetics, cell biology, and physiology of microbes, with an emphasis on mechanisms of host-microbe interactions. The goals of this course are to familiarize students with the diversity of microbes on planet Earth and equip them with fundamental concepts and methods to study these organisms. This course will consist of lectures and labs. Students will be evaluated on problem sets, three midterms and a final lab report. There is no…