Topic: Of Mics & Men:Interactions Between Microorganisms and Humans
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-3:30pm | W | 1462 Clifton Rd 126 | George Jones. | FSEM. | 4 | 1171 | TBA. |
This course does NOT count toward the Biology major.
This seminar will explore several of the relationships, both harmful and beneficial, that exist between humans and microorganisms. Topics that will be covered include evidence for ancient microbial plagues, the impact of infectious diseases on colonization of the New World, examples of natural immunity in humans produced by microbes, microorganisms and cancer, and others. Students will learn some basic microbiology in addition to exploring societal elements of human-microbe interactions.
Students will be expected to give a seminar presentation to the class, to participate in an in-class debate, to participate in in-class discussions, and to complete one writing assignment.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- None.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Grading | Grades will be assigned based on in-class participation, the seminar and debate presentations, and the writing assignments. |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.