| Course Title: Microbiology |
| Start Date: 01/23/2023 End Date: 05/08/2023 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2023 |
| Description: We share planet Earth with an unimaginable number of "invisible" microbial life forms. In this course we will explore the structure, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microbes, most prominently bacteria. Other microbes, including archaea, eukaryotic microbes, and viruses will also be considered. Whenever possible, the relationship between microbes and humans will be highlighted. Other goals will be for students to become comfortable with scientific primary literature and to hone their communication skills through discussions and written assignments. Finally, the laboratory portion of this course will highlight classic and modern techniques in microbiology. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Amy Camp | acamp@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/23/2023 - 05/08/2023 | Lecture | Tuesday and Thursday | 09:00AM - 10:15AM | KNDD - Kendade | 107 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: BIOL-210, BIOL-220, or BIOL-230. | Take previously | Required |
| Coreq: BIOL-327L. | Take concurrently | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 24 | Enrollment: 22 | Available: 2 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Microbiology: An Evolving Science Author: Slonczewski, Joan L. Copyright: 2020 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780393419962 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company |
Recommended | 210.00 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |
| Instructor's comments about the book list: All required readings for the course will be provided through Moodle. As such, this textbook is NOT required, but is a good option for students who prefer to work with one. I have listed the 5th edition, published in 2020, as it is the most up-to-date version of this textbook. However, the previous 4th edition, published in 2017, would be an acceptable (and much less expensive) replacement! |