Aquatic Microbiology MEA 493/591 3 units
Dr. Ryan Paerl, rpaerl@ncsu.edu
T/Th 11:45-1:00 Jordan Hall Room 1109
Course foci:
• Algal & bacterial diversity, lifestyles
• Microbial food web interactions
• Metabolisms & adaptations
• Sampling & experimental strategies
• Environmental & industrial value of aquatic microbes
‘Active’ class format:
• Discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities
• Activities include: DNA amplification, sequence analysis, cell cultivation, and food web models
• For undergraduates & graduates