Subject	Catalog Number	Title	Credits
Biology	312	Microbial Ecology	3.00
Details: This course will focus on the biology of microorganisms and microbial processes and their effects on other organisms and the environment, and the impact of these relationships on biogeochemical cycles. Students will explore how the environment shapes microbial communities and how microbes affect the environment while gaining hands on experience on topics related to metagenomics and microbial ecology techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 150 or 160, CHEM 112 or 240. (F, SS)
Section	10	Class Number	2207
Term	Fall 2026-2027	Status	Active
Dates	09/02/2026 - 12/15/2026	Topic	None
Time	01:00 PM - 02:50 PM M	Instructor	Chintapenta,Lathadevi
Enrolled	17 of 20	Room	Sci Tech 291
Section	11L	Class Number	2208
Term	Fall 2026-2027	Status	Active
Dates	09/02/2026 - 12/15/2026	Topic	None
Time	01:00 PM - 02:50 PM W	Instructor	Chintapenta,Lathadevi
Enrolled	17 of 20	Room	Sci Tech 291
Notes	Special course fee: $42.00 Non-standard lab equipment, microbial ID kits, bacteria, plants, meadia, reagents, lab coats, and goggles that are retained by students.