Antibiotics Mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Emphasis on the use of antibiotics as research tools to probe various aspects of macromolecule synthesis. Topics include roles of transposons and plasmids in evolution of multiple drug resistance and resistance to toxic heavy metals. Mr. Lessie 597B Microbial Biotechnology Examines agricultural and industrial uses of microorganisms and genetic modification of microorganisms for specific purposes. An introduction to Digital MicroVAX II and SUN Sparcstation 2 minicomputers and genetics software.
Laboratory exercises explore computer applications to modern research in molecular genetics.
Turf Diseases Discussion course in which prospective turfgrass managers learn to explain the causes of specific turfgrass disease problems and to defend their management strategies. Ms. Schumann 597E Microbial Ecology Special topics covering the interaction between microorganisms in natural environments and the impact of microorganisms on their environments. Topics presented on a rotating basis, ranging from the activity of microorganisms in extreme environments to the use of molecular methods to study of the function of specific populations in microbial communities. Emphasis on the role of microorganisms in the degradation of polymers and toxic compounds in biogeochemical cycles, and in symbiotic associations. The principles and practices of biological control as carried out in research, industry and crop production.