1.084/20.106  Systems Microbiology

Modern microbiology from a systems perspective. Considers microbial evolution, diversity, population dynamics, thermodynamics of metabolism, and genomics, and community interactions. Emphasizes the delicate balance between microbes and humans, and changes that result in the emergence of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Case study approach covers topics such as energetics,  biogeochemistry, symbioses, vaccines, toxins, biodefense, and infections including Legionnaire’s disease, tuberculosis, Helicobacter pylori, and plague.