BIOL 015. Microbial Ecology

This course will be an introduction to the study of free-living and host-associated microgial communities. Fundamental principles include the exploration of microbial metabolic activity, genetic diversity, distribution, and interactions. Laboratory work will introduce students to methods for detecting microbial activity, enriching and isolating microbes from the environment, and identifying microbes with microscopy and DNA-sequencing. Laboratory sessions will also include computational analysis and field experiences (Crum Woods, Tinicum Marsh), and at least one additional field trip. Students may take both BIOL 016 and BIOL 015 for credit.
Prerequisite: BIOL 001 and BIOL 002; or permission of instructor.
Natural sciences and engineering practicum.
One laboratory period per week.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Biology
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/biology

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