BIOMI 4140 - Microbial Diversity

(PBS-AS)

Spring. Offered alternate years (odd years). 3 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900 and BIOMI 2910 or BIOMI 2911. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350.

S. H. Zinder.

Consideration of the evolutionary biology, physiology, ecology, genetics, and practical potential of important groups of prokaryotes. Topics include prokaryotic phylogeny, the evolution of diverse mechanisms of energy conservation, fixation of carbon and nitrogen, and adaptation to extreme environments.