MI 505 Biochemistry of Microorganisms (CRN No. 70219)

Prerequisites -- None specified

Fall Term -- Thu -- 4:00-7:00 -- 3 credits

Starting date: 09/10/09; ending date: 12/10/09

Regularly assigned classroom: TBD;

exception dates & alternate classrooms: TBD

Instructor: Sidelsky

Course Description

The course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of biochemistry as it applies to microorganisms. Students will become acquainted with the biochemical pathways involved in microbial metabolism. They will become familiar with the catabolic and anabolic pathways that are required for metabolism to occur and develop an understanding of the interrelationships between catabolism and anabolism that make microbial physiology possible.

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Faculty Information

Patricia L. Sidelsky holds degrees from Rutgers University and Bucknell University. She has wide-ranging interests in the biological sciences -- plant molecular genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics; Belize rainforest and reef ecology; agrobiotechnology; and plant physiology. She has received numerous awards in recognition of her excellence in teaching at multiple educational levels.