Aquatic Microbiology

General

Prefix

BIOL

Course Number

430

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

The collection, identification, culture, and study of freshwater microbial organisms from diverse habitats; primary production, community interactions, foodweb interactions, life cycles, and lake and stream assessment.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify characteristics of algae which differentiate them from other life forms.

Outcome

Interpret evolutionary relationships among groups of algal species.

Outcome

Compare and contrast morphological, physiological and genetic characteristics of algae and their functions.

Outcome

Perform library research related to phycology and generate appropriate scientific communications (written and oral).

Outcome

Identify algal species in the field and laboratory and demonstrate collection techniques.

Dependencies

Programs

BIOL430 is a completion requirement for: