Systems microbiology
Bachelor's degree
In Maynard (USA)
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Bachelor's degree
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Maynard (USA)
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This course covers introductory microbiology from a systems perspective, considering microbial diversity, population dynamics, and genomics. Emphasis is placed on the delicate balance between microbes and humans, and the changes that result in the emergence of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. The case study approach covers such topics as vaccines, toxins, biodefense, and infections including Legionnaire’s disease, tuberculosis, Helicobacter pylori, and plague.
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Subjects
- Systems
- Perspective
- Microbiology
Course programme
Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session
Microbiology from a systems perspective.
5.111, 5.112 or 3.091; 7.012, 7.013, or 7.014
Madigan, Michael, and John Martinko. Brock Biology of Microorganisms. 11th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005. ISBN: 9780131443297.
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Systems microbiology