BIOL 159A — Project Laboratory in Microbiology
[ sn ]Prerequisites: BIOL 12a and 12b or BIOL 18a and 18b.
A discovery-based laboratory to study the diversity of microorganisms in particular environments. Students will isolate microbes with ability to metabolize complex compounds from special environments, characterize their properties and identify them by DNA sequence analysis. After students learn foundational microbiology concepts and techniques, they will choose, design, and carry out a short research project. This project lab is primarily for seniors and master's students. Usually offered every year.
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