Gut Microbiology

2 units · Undergraduate

A study of the major microorganisms of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and humans, their microbial metabolism and functions, interactions with each other and with hosts, and impact on host nutrition and health. Prereq: Micrbio 4000.01 or 4000.02 or 4100, and Biochem 4511, and GPA 2.0 or above in Biochem and Micrbio coursework; or permission of instructor.