Metabolism and energy conservation in chemoheterotrophic and chemolithotrophic bacteria and archaea. Anoxygenic and oxygenic photosynthesis. Microbial behaviors, symbiotic associations, and communities. Emphasis on anaerobes. Ms. Leschine 565 Laboratory in Molecular Genetics Methodology and principles of modern molecular genetics.
Students perform all techniques mentioned.
Cross-listed with Biochm 565. Biol 285, Biochm 523 or concurrent enrollment, and consent of instructor. Mr. Norkin 572 Nematology With lab. Biology and identification of soil nematodes. Parasitism of plants and control measures stressed.