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2023/2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 562 - Ecological Metagenomics


Units: 3

Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

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.

Maximum Credits: 3
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.