The Human Microbiome (377-0-1)

Instructors

Hilary Kay Truchan

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F281: Wed, Fri 11:30AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

The Human Microbiome is an introductory course on the collection of microorganisms in and on the body and the fascinating role they play in our health. We will explore different communities of microorganisms in the human body - the gut, urogenital, oral, and skin microbiota and learn about how those communities contribute to or are altered in healthy and diseased states. Topics will include, but are not limited to, the contribution of these communities to digestion and gut health, mood, obesity, the immune system, fertility and pregnancy, and neurological disorders. This is a rapidly expanding field, and we will place a special emphasis on exploring these topics through review of primary research articles.

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: BIOL_SCI 202-0 or BIOL_SCI 219-0, BIOL_SCI 203-0 or BIOL_SCI 215-0, and BIOL_SCI 301-0.