BIOL 704Advances in Microbiology

This course will be presented using a seminar-based approach, covering topics in the broad area of Microbiology. In-class discussions, student presentations and written works will be based on the current peer-reviewed literature in the topic area and will foster critical analytical skills, while deepening the students’ understanding of major concepts and recent advances in the field. The specific focus and structure of each iteration will be determined by the faculty member serving as the instructor, based on their area of expertise and research interests. Topics to be covered in individual offerings may include: applied and environmental microbiology; evolution and phylogeny of microorganisms; microbial ecology, genetics, pathogenesis, physiology; public health microbiology.