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DIVERSITY, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF MICROORGANISMS

MICROBIO 450
Course Description

Fundamental concepts relating to the phylogenetic diversity, ecology and evolution of microbes. Active learning methods applying these concepts will promote a deeper understanding of microbiology.

Prerequisites

MICROBIO 303 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.52

8.7% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.52% from Historical

A Rate
58.33%

61.23% from Historical

Class Size
60

12.88% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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