BIOMI 4140 - [Prokaryotic Diversity]

Spring. 3 credits.

Prerequisites: BIOMI 2900 and BIOMI 2910 or BIOMI 2911. Recommended prerequisite: BIOMG 3300, BIOMG 3310, BIOMG 3330, or BIOMG 3350. Offered alternate odd-numbered years. Next offered 2012-2013.

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.