MCDB-4350 (3) Microbial Diversity and the Biosphere

Provides a molecular phylogeny-based perspective on microbial diversity and the interactions between organisms that result in the biosphere. Provides overview of recent methods and findings in microbial ecology, as well as computer-based workshop in molecular phylogeny. Fulfills MCDB scientific reasoning requirement. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 1150 or EBIO 1210 and CHEM 1133 or CHEM 1371 and EBIO 3400 and/or CHEM 3311 (minimum grade C-). Same as MCDB 5350.