Spring 2025
Soil Microbial Ecology (ENST 422 & ENST 622)
The interdisciplinary study of soil microorganisms and their interactions with the mineral matrix; resulting in processes such as nutrient cycling, decontamination, and natural product production. We will focus on the diversity of soil communities, their survival strategies, and the new strategies used to study these communities.
Instructor: Stephanie Yarwood, associate professor of environmental science and technology
Microbiomes in Health, Disease, and Applications (CBMG613)
The course examines how microbiomes function metabolically and interact with host physiology across diverse contexts—from human gut-brain and hormonal interactions to anaerobic adaptations in termites and rumen—while exploring sequencing methods, health implications, and practical applications in industry and medicine.
Instructor: Brantley Hall, assistant professor of cell biology and molecular genetics
Food Microbiology (NFSC430 & NFSC679M)
A study of microorganisms of major importance to the food industry with emphasis on food-borne outbreaks, public health significance, bioprocessing of foods, disease control, and the microbial spoilage of foods.
Instructor: Ryan Blaustein, assistant professor of nutrition and food science
Food Microbiology Laboratory (NFSC434)
A study of techniques and procedures used in the microbiological examination of foods.
Instructor: Ryan Blaustein, assistant professor of nutrition and food science
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