Courses
Taught by Vanja Klepac-Ceraj
BISC 110
Introductory Cellular and Molecular Biology
Fall/Spring Lab
This course explores current advances in our understanding of microbial diversity, community structure, metabolic activities and interactions between microbes. Topics will span the microbial ecology of natural environments including the human body. Student participation and discussion of original scientific literature will be emphasized. In laboratory, students will learn how to characterize microorganisms, microbial communities, and microbial interactions using a suite of classical and molecular techniques.
BISC 209
Microbiology
Fall Lab
Introduction to bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic microorganisms. Overview of the microbial world including a survey of the morphology, structure, function, and diversity of microorganisms and microbial effects on the environment. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of microbial evolution, genomics, metabolism, ecology, genetics, pathogenesis, and immunity. Investigation-based laboratories focused on microbial ecology, microbial interactions and molecular genetics will provide students with experience in classical and modern techniques.
BISC 314
Environmental Microbiology
Spring Lab
This course explores current advances in our understanding of microbial diversity, community structure, metabolic activities and interactions between microbes. Topics will span the microbial ecology of natural environments including the human body. Student participation and discussion of original scientific literature will be emphasized. In laboratory, students will learn how to characterize microorganisms, microbial communities, and microbial interactions using a suite of classical and molecular techniques.
