MCELLBIC112L
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MCELLBI C112L - General Microbiology Laboratory
Course Title
General Microbiology Laboratory
Course Description
Students will become proficient in basic microbiology research methods and experimental design. The course covers fundamental principles and techniques of the microbiology lab including sterile technique, culturing, and microscopy. Students will learn these methods in the context of two structured, discovery-based research projects: predicting and analyzing the phenotypes of E. coli metabolic mutants, and isolating and characterizing bacteria with novel properties from environmental samples. Student will synthesize their results in the format of a Journal of Bacteriology research article and a scientific poster presentation.
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Alternative Final Assessment
Instructors
Komeili, Traxler
Prerequisites
C112 (may be taken concurrently).
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Discussion, Laboratory
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Laboratory Hours
4
Laboratory Hours Min
4
Laboratory Hours Max
4
Laboratory Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
4
Outside Work Hours Min
4
Outside Work Hours Max
4
Term
Summer
Weeks
10 weeks
Weeks
10
Discussion Hours
2
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
2
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Laboratory Hours
6
Laboratory Hours Min
6
Laboratory Hours Max
6
Laboratory Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
5.5
Outside Work Hours Min
5.5
Outside Work Hours Max
5.5