BIOL 187S JS - Special Topics: Microbial Life

This is an upper division course in which students will examine the structure, function, diversity, and relationships of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms in agriculture, industry, and disease. An introduction to the immune system and its mechanism to defend against microbes will be explored. This course should appeal to a wide range of students with different backgrounds.

Prerequisites: BIOL 043L JS and BIOL 044L JS; CHEM 015L JS (or CHEM 029L JS); or both semesters of AISS; or instructor permission

Offered: Occasionally

Credit: 0.5

Course Number: BIOL187S JS