MMBIO 363
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Scientific Communication
Learning Outcome
Each student will communicate understanding in both written and verbal formats.
Title
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
