Laboratory course introducing modern techniques for studying microorganism distribution and properties, including microscopy, media prep, and isolation.
Exams were hard and required extensive knowledge of the material, with grading criteria sometimes unclear and points deducted for items not in the rubric.
Critical Analyses in Microbiology trains students to be scientific problem-solvers who critically analyze data and comprehend microbiological research principles through active discussion of scholarly papers and contemporary topics.
Introduction to Disease Biology covers the biology of infectious disease, its impact on humans and other organisms, and social factors shaping disease spread through a global health lens.
The course was heavily focused on memorization with very few assignments beyond review quizzes. Exams consisted of short-answer and essay questions along with one or two multiple-choice items, requiring retention of many random concepts.
Examines modern microbial genetics and molecular processes, emphasizing eubacterial and eukaryotic microbes to elucidate cellular function and discussing experimental applications in biotechnology, bioremediation, and medicine.
A past student reported that exam averages were around 60%, stating the exams expected too much from students and lacked clear indications of what to study.
Explores the biochemistry of microbial processes, focusing on the chemical logic, regulatory principles, and interconnected nature of central metabolism and energy generation.
Individual advanced work in Microbiology under faculty guidance, involving identifying research problems, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.
Seminars on current topics in agricultural, medical, and industrial biotechnology including genetic engineering, continuous fermentation, bioconversion, plant biotechnology, and transgenic animals.
Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry covers nutrient and contaminant transformations by microbes, emphasizing enzymatic mechanisms, molecular analysis of populations, and bioremediation applications.
Leadership and Teamwork examines building successful teams, influencing action, effective communication, decision timing, creative problem solving, and obtaining team buy-in through immediate feedback.
LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS examines the role communications, values, and ethics play in effective leadership, including ethical decision-making and Army leadership doctrine.
Officership covers military law, administrative and logistics procedures, and ethical command climate, using presentations, briefings, and leadership positions for training and evaluation.