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    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Microbiology & Cell Science

    MCB 6417 Microbial Metabolism and Energetics

    • Credits: 1
    • Prerequisites: biochemistry
    • When Offered: Fall
    • Syllabus: MCB 6417 Microbial Metabolism and Energetics

    Description

    Principles of energy and biosynthetic metabolism will be examined in aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. Current biotechnology, which incorporates these principles, will also be discussed.

    Course Goals

    The course aims to achieve the following objectives:

    • To foster an understanding of the concepts and skills necessary to analyze and assess research pertaining to microbial metabolism and bioenergetics in a critical manner.
    • To gain an understanding of the positive and negative effects that microbes have on global nutrient cycles. This includes exploring how microbes contribute to nutrient cycling in beneficial ways, as well as the potential negative consequences that can arise from microbial activity in nutrient cycles.
    • To apply theories of microbial metabolism and bioenergetics to real-world challenges, such as the utilization of microorganisms to produce bioproducts, alter nutrient cycles, and other valuable applications.
    • To actively engage in reviewing and providing feedback on peer projects, employing the acquired knowledge and skills to contribute to the learning process of fellow students.

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    At A Glance

    • 100% online
    • Classes offered spring, summer, & fall
    • No GRE requirement
    • Over 40 courses to choose from
    • Tuition $535.00 per credit hour
    MS in Microbiology & Cell Science
    with concentrations in:
    • Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
    • Microbiome in Health and Disease
    Certificates in
    Medical Microbiology
    Microbiome in Health
    Environmental Microbiology
    Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist
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