Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

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Physiology and anatomy of microorganisms including adaptive responses to environmental changes and microbial metabolic diversity will be discussed. Laboratory will emphasize selective isolation and identification of microorganisms, the growth dynamics of microorganisms, and responses by microorganisms to environmental changes. May be taught concurrently with BIO 617. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 517 and BIO 617. Prerequisite: BIO 212 and BIO 213 ; or BIO 312 and BIO 313 ; and either CHM 201 and CHM 202 or CHM 342 and CHM 345 .