Microbial Physiology and Diversity (Spring semester):
Microbio 480: Essential aspects of bacterial growth including energy metabolism, macromolecular assemblages and functions, and the integration of metabolic processes by various regulatory mechanisms. Also the diversity of microorganisms, including origins of diversity, ecological and environmental pressures that create diversity, and how to measure diversity with examples from specific environments and microbial assemblages. Co-taught with Prof. Kristen DeAngelis (3 credits).
Advanced Microbial Physiology (Fall semester):
Microbio 680: Main aspects of microbial growth, energy and biosynthesis pathways, metabolic regulation and integration of pathways into a coherent system. Emphasis on physiological diversity, global control systems governing the adaptation of microorganisms to different environmental conditions, and emerging methodologies (3 credits).
A Sea of Microbes (~every two years):
Microbio 494SI: Over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with the oceans, and nearly all of the life within the ocean is microscopic. Microbes are responsible for maintaining certain chemical balances in the oceans, and themselves are food for other microbes. We cover a range of topics including plastic pollution, coral bleaching, deep-sea mining, hydrothermal vents, oil spills, climate change and ocean acidification, beach closures, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology. Satisfies one of the three required modules for the Integrated Experience requirement (4 week course, 1 credit).
Microbio 480: Essential aspects of bacterial growth including energy metabolism, macromolecular assemblages and functions, and the integration of metabolic processes by various regulatory mechanisms. Also the diversity of microorganisms, including origins of diversity, ecological and environmental pressures that create diversity, and how to measure diversity with examples from specific environments and microbial assemblages. Co-taught with Prof. Kristen DeAngelis (3 credits).
Advanced Microbial Physiology (Fall semester):
Microbio 680: Main aspects of microbial growth, energy and biosynthesis pathways, metabolic regulation and integration of pathways into a coherent system. Emphasis on physiological diversity, global control systems governing the adaptation of microorganisms to different environmental conditions, and emerging methodologies (3 credits).
A Sea of Microbes (~every two years):
Microbio 494SI: Over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered with the oceans, and nearly all of the life within the ocean is microscopic. Microbes are responsible for maintaining certain chemical balances in the oceans, and themselves are food for other microbes. We cover a range of topics including plastic pollution, coral bleaching, deep-sea mining, hydrothermal vents, oil spills, climate change and ocean acidification, beach closures, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology. Satisfies one of the three required modules for the Integrated Experience requirement (4 week course, 1 credit).