Microbial Ecology (373-0-01)

Instructors

Magdalena Rose Osburn
847/491-4254
Tech F291/F292
Office Hours: by appointment

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F389: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This course will provide a framework for understanding the role of microbes in natural environments in terms of cell numbers, metabolisms, and interactions with geochemical cycles. We will delve deeply into the interactions between microbial populations, higher organisms, and even our own bodies. The course will finish on a survey of microbial composition and dynamics in key settings across the planet. Laboratory exercises will be incorporated into the classroom framework.

Registration Requirements

Recommended Background:
Basic understand of chemistry, biology, and earth science.

Class Materials (Required)

Selected readings of journal articles and book chapters.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Madigan, ed 16 ISBN: 9780134874401. [15th edition (ISBN 9780134261928) and 14th edition (ISBN: 9780321897398) are also ok.]