BIO 395 1 - Topics: Extremophiles: Life on the Edge

This course will examine the biology of microorganisms (archaea and bacteria) that live in what are considered extreme environments (Antarctica, Salt Lakes, Hot Springs, Hydrothermal vents etc) . Topics we will discuss in class include the physiology and adaptive mechanisms behind survival under extreme environments as well as the application of these microbes from a biotechnology perspective. (Offered Spring 2020) Prereq(s): BIO 121 (Lecture only)