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Course description

This course examines microbial genetic diversity & its importance as a source of novel processes, enzymes & products. It covers the principles of genomics and its application to cultured and uncultured microbial diversity (metagenomics), including the use of informational macromolecules such as 16S rRNA. The course also looks at the application of metagenomics to environmental and clinical processes that are mediated by microorganisms including wastewater treatment and human health. In addition, the course includes the exploitation of microbial enzymes in biocatalysis, metabolic engineering and microbial aspects of nanotechnology. This course has content relevant to Biotechnology and Genetics majors.

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