Microbiology
MB&B 231
Fall 2010
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 231 |
| Course Cluster: Planetary Science |
This course will study microorganisms in action, as agents of disease, in ecological situations, and as tools for research in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Particular emphasis will be placed on new ideas in the field. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation, Quantitative Reasoning
This course will examine both historic as well as recent scientific findings in the field of microbiology in order to understand, evaluate, and contextualize this information and synthesize it into viable and testable scientific models.
Specific topics in microbiology, such as cell growth, gene regulation, metabolism and cell behavior, and pathogenicity will be examined from a quantitative as well as qualitative standpoint in order to understand these topics at a deeper level.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [MB&B181 or BIOL181] OR MB&B208 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(MB&B)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Madigan, Martinko, Parker, BROCK BIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS, 12th edition
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three exams |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Freshman are excluded. Primarily a course for Juniors and Seniors, as well as better prepared sophomores. |
| Instructor(s): Oliver,Donald B. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SHAN201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
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