Students will become proficient in basic microbiology research methods and experimental design. The course covers fundamental principles and techniques of the microbiology lab including sterile technique, culturing, and microscopy. Students will learn these methods in the context of two structured, discovery-based research projects: predicting and analyzing the phenotypes of E. coli metabolic mutants, and isolating and characterizing bacteria with novel properties from environmental samples. Student will synthesize their results in the format of a Journal of Bacteriology research article and a scientific poster presentation.

All seats are reserved for MCB majors during Phase I.

If you are an intended MCB major, please add yourself to the waitlist first and fill out our Reserved Seat Request Google Form (https://forms.gle/hViUNfbwUrkanhCZ9)

Please note, this form will close on November 22nd.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.