MMBIO 363

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Microbial Ecology

Microbiology and Molecular Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Natural history of a microbe; its distribution and abundance. Critical influence of scale and perspective in determining underlying mechanisms.

When Taught

Fall

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2

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Title

Scientific Communication

Learning Outcome

Each student will communicate understanding in both written and verbal formats.

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Literature Analysis and Critique

Learning Outcome

Each student will become proficient at the analysis, interpretation, and critique of the scientific literature associated with this discipline

Title

Religion, Philosophy, and Microbiology

Learning Outcome

Each student will have the opportunity to explore the religious, philosophical, and personal aspects of the discipline

Title

Microbial Ecology

Learning Outcome

Each student will have a clear understanding and mastery of the discipline of microbial ecology.

Title

Experimental Design

Learning Outcome

Each student will design and execute original experiments with appropriate hypotheses and controls