Benson A study of the biology, physiology, and genetics of microorganisms useful in industry, agriculture, and selected environmental processes. Offered at the Avery Point Campus. A general survey of the taxonomy, physiology, and ecology of marine microorganisms. 240W. Bacterial Diversity and Ecology First semester. Leadbetter A study of the ecophysiology of diverse bacterial types with particular emphasis on the activities of bacteria in situ .
Investigative laboratory includes individual projects.
Open only with consent of instructor. Laufer Research articles dealing with an area of molecular and cell biology of current interest will be read and discussed. Emphasis will be placed on how scientific questions are asked and answered. Virology Second semester. Three lecture periods.