An introduction to the world of Bacteria, Archaea, microscopic Eukarya and viruses. Emphasizing the role of microbes as causal agents of major human disease (TB, AIDS, malaria); as essential components of the human microbiome; as critical elements in biogeochemical processes; and as tools in agriculture, industry and food production. Lecture, discussion, student presentations and laboratory projects. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement.

Prerequisite: Strong high school Chemistry highly recommended.

Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: Lab

1 unit — Wilson

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2021	Block 1	Biology of Microbes	Mark Wilson	Olin Hall 482	24 / 1	05/22/2022
Spring 2022	Block 6	Biology of Microbes	Sere Williams	Olin Hall 482	24 / 3	05/22/2022
Spring 2023	Block 7	Biology of Microbes	Mark Wilson	TBA	24 / 24	05/22/2022