The Human Microbiome (377-0-1)

Instructors

Hilary Kay Truchan

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M120: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

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.

Registration Requirements

BIOL_SCI 201-0, BIOL_SCI 202-0, and BIOL_SCI 301-0 to register for this course.

Teaching Method

Lecture, Journal Club, and Discussions

Evaluation Method

Quizzes, Exams, Journal Club and Journal Club Reflections, and a Research Proposal

Class Materials (Required)

None - All materials to be provided by the instructor

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Natural Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Biology Majors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites and registered for any required corequisites. Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL_SCI 201-0, BIOL_SCI 202-0, and BIOL_SCI 301-0 to register for this course.