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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIO 453. Microbial Ecology and Evolution


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 009285 Grading Basis GRD

The ecology of microorganisms will be covered, including those important in human health and in natural environments. Emphasis will be placed on the study and critique of scientific literature. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 453 and 553. Prerequisite(s): BIO 245 /BIO 245L  and BIO 250 /BIO 250L .