MCELLBIC112L

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MCELLBI C112L - General Microbiology Laboratory

Molecular and Cell Biology Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MCELLBI

Course Number

C112L

Course Level

Undergraduate

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