Are you a microbiology, bio med, plant path, food science, student looking to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of bacteria?
We will discover how bacteria have evolved incredible strategies to thrive and survive
We will investigate how bacteria can exhibit distinct lifestyles, colonizing non-living surfaces as well as other living organisms.
We will explore how bacteria follow general principles of life like other many organisms—including YOU.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course you will be immersed in the wonderful world of bacteria, tiny creatures that inhabit many different environments. You will learn that while bacteria live following general principles of life, they also have unique characteristics.
While learning about bacteria, this course will also contribute to your successful scientific career by enhancing your scientific writing, public speaking, and critical thinking skills. Because you are entirely responsible for learning the course content mostly on your own or through group activities, you will acquire other skills such as time management, accountability and working in teams. In addition, by taking this course you will be eligible to participate in laboratory research during the summer.
Pre-requisites
Any of the following recommended courses
BIOS 312: Microbiology
BIOS 206: General Genetics
PLAS 215: Genetics
Bacterial Lifestyles
PLPT 412/PLPT 812
Online/Asynchronous (no fixed time for class)
Instructor Name(s): Clemencia M. Rojas (pronounced Ro-has)
Instructor Contact Information: Office: Beadle N315. Email: crojas2@unl.edu
Hours of Availability: By appointment only. Please send an email requesting a time to meet.
More details at: https://crojas2@nebraska.edu