OCB 5930/4930 Phylogeny of Marine and Aquatic Microorganisms
Description: This course is designed as an introduction to the phylogeny and diversity of marine/ aquatic microorganisms. This is an advanced microbiology course that will be largely based on independent research of the literature, in the field, and in the laboratory. The focus will be on the phylogenetic relationships of microorganisms in an environmental or ecological context. We will cover the evolutionary basis for understanding the role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles and the trophic structure of marine and aquatic ecosystems. Students in the course are expected to have sufficient background in general biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
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