MCB 6937 Microbial Multicellularity
- Credits: 2
- Tuition: $1070
- Syllabus: Find the course syllabus for your desired semester here.
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:
- Describe specific examples of bacterial multicellular/community behavior (quorum sensing, biofilm formation, competence development, fruiting body formation).
- Understand the altruistic principles of bacterial persister cell formation and fratricide.
- Relate objectives 1-2 to the ability of bacterial pathogens to cause disease and resist environmental and antibiotic stress.
- Interpret data and identify key findings presented in peer-reviewed research articles related to objectives 1-3 above.
- 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.
At A Glance
- Master’s Degree in Microbiology & Cell Science
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Microbiology
- Microbiome and Health Online Graduate Certificate
- Medical Microbiology Graduate Certificate
Application Deadlines
- Admission Requirements
- Deadlines
- Entirely online
- Classes offered spring, summer and fall and No GRE requirement!
Tuition
- $535.00 per credit hour plus fees
Application Procedure
- Complete the Application Intent form
- Complete the Graduate Application
- Send your Transcripts
- Send your Test Scores (when applicable)