Bacterial Genetics and Genomics

Catalog description

This course will provide undergraduate students with an understanding of bacterial genes, genomes and genetic systems that will serve as both a "stand-alone" course as well as one that synergizes with courses taken by students pursuing degrees in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Food Science, Animal Sciences, Health Professions or students interested in the "One Health" paradigm. The course covers diverse aspects of bacterial genetics and genomics, beginning with asking "what is a gene?" through understanding how this genetic information is stored and processed into biological function in a highly regulated manner. The course will also familiarize students with the discoveries that have powered the field of molecular biology (e.g. cloning, DNA sequencing and CRISPR-mediated gene editing) to current cutting-edge research that is driving advances at the interface of microbial science and engineering, as well as microbiomes. Knowledge gained by completion of this course will be of value to those interested in basic microbiology, bacterial pathogenesis, environmental and food microbiology. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: V_PBIO 2001, MICRO 2010 or BIO_SC 3750 or equivalent