Microbes and Society: Good, Bad and Ugly

Summer 2017 > Science & Mathematics > LIFE.1100 > 061

Course No: LIFE.1100-061; SIS Class Nbr: 2706; SIS Term: 2640
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Examines historical aspects of microbial interactions with human society, including the use of microbes in food production, agriculture, biotechnology, industry and environmental preservation; explores bioterrorism, the problem of antibiotic resistance and surveys some historical and contemporary microbial diseases.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2017 Summer: May 15 to Jul 22
  • Chat Hours: Thu 9-10pm*
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1125
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

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