Course Format: Laboratory.

Prerequisites:  P: Biol M315. P or concurrent Biol M460.

Course Description: Isolation and study of members of the major groups of
nonpathogenic bacteria.  Selected physiological experiments.

W333 - INTENSIVE WRITING: Credit for the COAS Intensive Writing requirement
is available for students who are enrolled in both M460 and M465
simultaneously; these courses serve as hosts for a section of W333.
Students who wish W333 credit with M460 and M465 as host courses must
inform the instructor during the first week of classes.

Required Text:  "Biology of Prokarotes: Laboratory."  Available at
Collegiate Copies.

Weekly Assignments: Weekly experiments; written reports at end of semester.

Exams/Papers: Oral report, special projects.