ECOL427
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ECOL427 - Ecology and Evolution of the Mammalian Microbiome
Course Description
Mammals, including humans, co-exist with trillions of microbes that inhabit various locations in and around their bodies. These microbes have co-evolved with their hosts to fulfill both their own requirements of life as well as those of their hosts. This course explores the ecology and evolution of mammals and their microbes and serves as an introduction into the field of microbiome research. We will focus on understanding interactions between mammals, their microbes, and their broader environment, addressing questions like: What are the different types of microbial communities that mammals have? How do these communities differ in composition and function? Can the microbiome influence host evolution and adaptation? Students in this course will engage with primary research articles, review papers, popular science, data visualization, and get to explore real microbiome data.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Enrollment Requirements
019411
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall
Typically Offered Distance Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Online Campus
Fall
Typically Offered Phoenix Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Sierra Vista Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Community Campus
Not Offered