This field-intensive course takes place during the May term at the Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories in Itasca State Park.
In this course, we will cover how to study microorganisms in their environments, how to characterize biotic and abiotic characteristics of environments to better understand interactions between microorganisms and their environment, and how to integrate biological and environmental data to determine the most important factors that lead to the diversity and function of microorganisms in the environment. We will design experiments and test hypotheses by measuring environmental parameters, collecting samples, performing DNA extractions and sequencing, analyzing and interpreting data. We will prepare written reports, present data, and read and evaluate environmental microbiology literature.
Permission is required for undergraduates to enroll in the graduate-level of this course (PMB 5802); inquire with the instructor.
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