Course Format: Lecture: 12:20P-1:10P, MWF, JH 440.

Prerequisites:  P: Biol M310 and M350 or Chem C483 or S305.  Recommended
M465 concurrently.

Course Description: Nutritional, physiological, and cultural properties of
the major groups of bacteria and their relationships as revealed by modern
taxonomic methods.

W333 - INTENSIVE WRITING: Inform the instructor during the first week of
classes if you wish to take W333 (Intensive Writing) with M460 and M465 as
hosts.

Required Text: "Microbiology" by Perry and Staley.

Weekly Assignments: Reading assignments will be made during class.  Besides
this material, the student is urged to familiarize himself or herself with
the periodicals dealing with prokarotic organisms in the Biology Library as
soon as they are received.

Exams/Papers: Three exams.  One paper will be assigned (topic may be one
chosen from a list that will be made available).