Microbiology 480 - Microbial Physiology&Diversity

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Klaus Nusslein,James Holden

TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM

UMass Amherst
80377
Morrill 2 Room 222
klaus@umass.edu
jholden@umass.edu
Description of the structure and function of key aspects of microorganisms and approaches to their study. Topics include cell structure, bacterial growth, energy generation, biosynthesis of macromolecules, and the integration of these processes in an environmental context. Emphasis is on modern approaches to these topics using biochemistry and genomic tools. Prerequisite: MICROBIO 310

MICROBIO 310 or 311 w/ C

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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