BIOL 414 - Microbial Ecology

Institution:

Saint John Fisher University

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Description:

Microbial diversity is key to the operation of the biosphere. This course will examine the evolution and speciation of microorganisms, microbial life on land and in the sea, species that inhabit extreme environments (i.e., hot springs and polar sea ice), bacterial communication and biofilm formation, and symbiosis between microorganisms and plants, animals, and humans. Timely topics, such as microbes in space, microbial bioremediation and biodegradation, will also be addressed. This course will include critical analyses of primary and secondary scientific literature and will incorporate a semester-long research project within the scheduled course time. Prerequisites: BIOL 120C, 127L, 128C, 214.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjfc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 385-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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