MICROBIOMES [BIOL 419 / 519]
In this course we peer into the exciting world of microbiome research and dive deep into how microorganisms shape nearly every aspect of daily life for animals. This is a lecture-based course with weekly discussions covering primary literature.
Through readings from “I Contain Multitudes” by Ed Yong and supplementary readings from primary literature, this course will:
- Introduce historical background, terminology, technology, techniques, and concepts of host-microbe ecology.
- Discuss the diverse ways that the microbiome can affect the host, and the numerous factors that can shape the microbiome community.
- Review current literature on host-associated microbial ecology.
Generally around 20 students.
Through readings from “I Contain Multitudes” by Ed Yong and supplementary readings from primary literature, this course will:
- Introduce historical background, terminology, technology, techniques, and concepts of host-microbe ecology.
- Discuss the diverse ways that the microbiome can affect the host, and the numerous factors that can shape the microbiome community.
- Review current literature on host-associated microbial ecology.
Generally around 20 students.
Taught: Fall 2020 (online); Fall 2021; Fall 2022; Spring 2024
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY [BIOL 351 / 352L]
Anatomy, physiology, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms. Principles of bacterial techniques, host-parasite relationships and infection and immunity.
Generally around 100 students.
Generally around 100 students.
Taught: Spring 2021 (online); Spring 2022; Fall 2023
