Microbial Diversity and Cell Function

3 credits

Students will be introduced to the tremendous diversity in microbial cell structure, function, and the environments they influence. Specific topics include: Microbial physiology, microbial symbionts, extermophiles, microbial cell sensing and adaptive responses, and viral diversity. ***Prerequisite: BIOL 288 or BIOC 220*** *Note: Credit cannot be received for both BIOL 220 and BIOL 310.*