Fundamental concepts of bacterial physiology are both introduced and applied throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on understanding the applications of microbiology at a physiological level. Genetic adaptation and developmental responses to specific nutrients and environmental stressors will be studied in addition to biosynthetic activities. Specific topics include; bacterial fermentations, transport mechanisms, shock responses and quorum sensing. Prerequisites BI276 (or BI273) and either BI226 (or BI223) or BI236 (or BI230). (CH111 is recommended.) Exclusions BI274. Notes 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours
