Topics of current interest in molecular biology.

Microorganisms produce much of the air we breathe, influence the food we eat and the water we drink, sustain plant and human health, regulate Earth’s climate, and drive the cycling of essential elements. Yet most of the microbial world remains undiscovered.

Microbial Ecology explores the remarkable diversity of microorganisms and the fundamental roles they play in natural, engineered, plant-associated, and human-associated ecosystems. The course connects microbial community structure with ecosystem processes, asking questions such as:

• Which microorganisms are present in an ecosystem, and how are they distributed?
• What ecological functions do they perform?
• How do microbial communities respond to environmental change?
• How can genomic and computational tools reveal the diversity and activity of microbes in nature?

The course provides an in-depth examination of microbial evolution, phylogeny, physiology, metabolism, community ecology, and biogeochemical cycling. Applications extend from plant and human microbiomes to wetlands, soils, food systems, biofuels, bioproducts and environmental bioremediation. 

An overview of the ecological and evolutionary patterns, processes, and mechanisms affecting the organization, structure, and function of a broad variety of marine communities. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 6417 and BIOL 4417.

Students will learn how genetics, the environment and human behavior influence well-being. Topics include health fitness, immunity, nutrition, stress management and chronic disease prevention. Credit not allowed for both APPH 1040 and APPH 1050 or HPS 1040 or APPH 1060.

Lecture part of a sequence designed for science majors. An introduction to organ and organismal biology, emphasizing physiological processes, growth/development, and biodiversity from an evolutionary perspective for STEM majors and prehealth students.

Microorganisms produce much of the air we breathe, influence the food we eat and the water we drink, sustain plant and human health, regulate Earth’s climate, and drive the cycling of essential elements. Yet most of the microbial world remains undiscovered.

Microbial Ecology explores the remarkable diversity of microorganisms and the fundamental roles they play in natural, engineered, plant-associated, and human-associated ecosystems. The course connects microbial community structure with ecosystem processes, asking questions such as:

• Which microorganisms are present in an ecosystem, and how are they distributed?
• What ecological functions do they perform?
• How do microbial communities respond to environmental change?
• How can genomic and computational tools reveal the diversity and activity of microbes in nature?

The course provides an in-depth examination of microbial evolution, phylogeny, physiology, metabolism, community ecology, and biogeochemical cycling. Applications extend from plant and human microbiomes to wetlands, soils, food systems, biofuels, bioproducts and environmental bioremediation. 

Students learn to convey the importance of research findings in the biological sciences and to critically evaluate research results through discussions and scientific presentations.

Students will learn the importance of health fitness, good nutrition, stress management and chronic disease prevention. Activity portion of course will focus on training to improve fitness. Credit not allowed for both APPH 1050 and HPS 1040 or APPH 1040 or APPH 1060.

Study of the physiology of growth and metabolic activities of microorganisms.

Physiology of human movement with emphasis on metabolic, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal aspects; associated topics include body composition, thermoregulation, and ergogenic aids.