Fall Term 2026 (1970)
BIOL 322 - Diversity and Evolution of Microbial Life
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
The diversity of microscopic life forms, both prokaryotic (bacteria and archaea) and eukaryotic (protists, fungi, phytoplankton), will be explored. The evolutionary forces responsible for this diversity will be described in detail and contrasted to those at work in macroscopic eukaryotes. Students will learn about the molecular methods used to identify and classify both culturable and non-culturable microbes, and genetically characterize entire populations. Prerequisites: BIOL 107; BIOL 108; and a 200-level Biological Sciences course. MICRB 265 recommended.
LECTURE A1 (51728)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
MICRB 315 - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
Microbial production of commercially important metabolites, drugs, food grade enzymes and platform chemicals; use and modification of microbes for industrial-scale processes including biofuel production; bioprospecting for novel activities; strain improvement and synthetic biology; fundamentals of fermenter operation. Prerequisite: MICRB 265.
LECTURE B1 (83226)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 12:30 - 13:50