BIOL 1513: Microbes in Society

Students will be introduced to the everyday presence and importance of microbes throughout society. Discussions will be on evolution, cell and molecular biology, microbe structure and function, microbial genetics, heredity and ecology. Students will also learn the impact of microbes in public health, the environment (as decomposers and recyclers), agriculture, protection of the human body, food preparation, and biotechnology. IAI: L1 903.