BIO 551   Current Topics in Microbiology
Semester hours: 3 (3R)   Offered: II
Instructor: van Dijk

A lecture/discussion course focused on current issues in the field of microbiology. Topics may include but are not limited to the molecular and genetic aspects of host-microbe interactions, microbial ecology, microbial biotechnology, or bio-defense. We will focus on model microbial systems to illustrate the basic strategies bacteria use to accomplish specific requirements, and through paper discussions students will also be exposed to the latest research trends and some of the current techniques used in genetics and molecular biology.

Prerequisite: BIO 351 and one of the following: BIO 317, BIO 362 or BIO 417

Satisfies: Certified Writing, Molecular/Cellular Biology requirement