Elements of Microbiology

Microbiology plays a central role in diverse areas of human life such as infectious disease, ecology, and biotechnology. This course will cover aspects of modern microbiology with an emphasis on prokaryotic organisms. The topics will include basic aspects of microbial diversity, genetics, and pathogenesis as well as examples of applied microbiology. This course is open to students in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies only.

Non-LPS Penn undergraduates must complete this form before requesting a permit for this course:
https://www.lps.upenn.edu/form/lps-prior-approval-biology