Biological Sciences 336 - Bacterial Cell Biology

Long considered to be simple 'bags of enzymes,' bacteria are now appreciated to be highly ordered and dynamic cells. Bacterial cells organize their genetic material, assemble cytoskeletons, localize proteins, construct organelle-like compartments, differentiate, and communicate with one another to coordinate multicellular behaviors. This course will explore the exciting new field of bacterial cell biology via the primary literature and review articles. Substantial student participation in the form of oral presentation will be expected.

Prereq: Biological Sciences 220