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BIOL 562 - Ecological Metagenomics


Units: 3

Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in BIOL 354  and BIOL 366 .

Next generation DNA sequencing technology with emphasis on ecological applications in microbial communities. Metagenomic analysis of taxonomic identification, physiological function, and the ecological role of the microbial community in the broader ecosystem.

Note: Writing Requirement for Undergraduates: Completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement or the eligibility to enroll in an upper division writing course is a prerequisite for all upper division biology courses numbered 450 and above.