MCB 6937 Microbial Multicellularity

Credits: 2

Tuition: $1070

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Description

This 2-credit graduate course covers the genetics and physiology underlying microbial multicellular behavior, with an emphasis on bacterial examples relevant to human health and disease. 

Course Goals

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe specific examples of bacterial multicellular/community behavior (quorum sensing, biofilm formation, competence development, fruiting body formation).
2. Understand the altruistic principles of bacterial persister cell formation and fratricide.
3. Relate objectives 1-2 to the ability of bacterial pathogens to cause disease and resist environmental and antibiotic stress.
4. Interpret data and identify key findings presented in peer-reviewed research articles related to objectives 1-3 above.
5. Evaluate the rigor of data presented in peer-reviewed research articles related to objectives 1-4 above.

Library Access

Distance Education and UF Online Students enjoy the same library privileges as on-campus students.

• Utilize the University of Florida Library System