Cellular structure and metabolic pathways of microorganisms. Prokaryotic gene expression and genome structure. Taxonomy and environmental adaptations of microorganisms. Methods to grow and control microorganisms. Use of microbes in biotechnology. The laboratory includes basic techniques in microbiology, and extensive exercises in identification of organisms based on their peculiar metabolic pathways.Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 21:120:201, 21:120:202, 21:120/216:205, and 21:120/216:206, with a grade of C or better.

Lab Fee: $50