Microbes inhabit the world's oceans, deserts, lakes, soils, and atmosphere, and play a vital role in the Earth's biogeochemical cycles.  As humans, we harbor a diverse microbial flora estimated to outnumber our own human cells.  During this course, we will explore this microbial world by investigating the structure, physiology, genetics, and evolution of microorganisms with a focus on bacteria, but including discussions of archaea, viruses, and microbial eukaryotes.

Independent Reading Courses.

Fall and spring semester. The Department.

Independent Reading Course. Full course.

Admission with consent of the instructor.  Fall and spring semesters.

Independent reading.

Fall and spring semesters.

Independent reading.

Fall and spring semesters.

Fall and spring semester.  Members of the Department.

Fall and spring semester. Members of the Department.

Fall and spring semester. Members of the Department.

A full course.

Admission with consent of the instructor. Fall and spring semesters. The Department.