Microbial Diversity and Bioinformatics
MBIO 4810/5810 850
2 credits/Letter graded
Mostafa Elshahed, Fares Najar
May 16-June 3 MWF
6:00-9:30pm
GLCH 310
This course willl examine the current status of microbial diversity by giving an updated review of the microbial world and the function, distribution, and physiology of different microbial groups.
Prerequisite: MBIO 3813 and 3812, or permission.
August Intersession
BOTANYEconomic Botany
BOT 3163 850
(Core Area IV:Humanities-Western Civilization and Culture)
3 credits/Letter graded
Priscilla Crawford
Aug.2-19 M-F
2:00-5:30pm
GLCH 129
Lab fee $20
Class limited to 30
We will combine the life sciences and the humanities by discussing the uses of plants by people. We will learn about the origins of agriculture and discuss how modern humans are using plant resources. Classes will be combination of lecture and hands-on activities. We will taste exotic foods, debate the usefulness of herbal remedies, and delve into the world of fermentation.
Prerequisite: Intro to Biology, BOT 1005, ZOO 1005, BOT 1114, or ZOO 1114