BIOLOGY 557S
Microbial Ecology and Evolution
Rytas J. Vilgalys
Description from DukeHub
Survey of new advances in the field of environmental and evolutionary microbiology, based on current literature and discussion. Topics to include bacterial phylogeny, molecular ecology, emerging infectious diseases, bacterial symbiosis, experimental evolution, evolution of drug resistance, and microbial genomics. Recommended prerequisite: Biology 201L and 202L and one additional course in Biology.
Skills
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AI-resilient: 1 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- No: Live work with people
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 15 seats per section
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