Modern Microbiology Applications

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Surveys current applications of microbiology to socially important problems. Topics may include bioremediation, biofuels, waste-water treatment, food production, gene editing, gene therapy, vaccine development, antibiotic resistance, etc. Students will perform laboratory experiments and research of the scientific literature to develop a personal knowledge base regarding these applications. Students will communicate what they have learned to peer, professional and general audiences. ADVW. PA-1C. CAS-W. Prerequisite: MBI 201 .