life sciences 190r

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Diverse Microbial Strategies for Metabolism, Pathogenesis, and Chemical Signaling

Catalog Number: 7185 Enrollment: Limited to 30.
Instructors: Gary B. Ruvkun (Medical School), and members of the Faculty
Half course (throughout the year). Fall: F., at 8:30, F., 9:45-11:45; Spring: F., 9-12.
EXAM GROUP: Fall: 1, 2, 3, 4; Spring: 2, 3, 4

Description: LS 190 is an interdisciplinary graduate-level and advanced undergraduate-level course in which students explore topics in molecular microbiology, microbial diversity, and microbially-mediated geochemistry in depth. This course will be taught by faculty from the Microbial Sciences Initiative.

Prerequisites: For advanced undergraduates, Life Sciences 1a and 1b are required, or permission of instructor. MCB 52 is recommended.