Course Info: NS-0175
| Course | NS-0175 Will Microbes Save the World? |
| Long Title | Will Microbes Save the World? |
| Term | 2015F |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Cole Science Center 316 on T,TH from 2:00-3:20 |
| Faculty | Jason Tor |
| Capacity | 25 |
| Available | 1 |
| Waitlist | 1 |
| Distribution(s) |
Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Quantitative Skills Writing and Research |
| Additional Info | In this course students are generally expected to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. |
| Description | How will we meet the challenges of sustainable energy production, infectious diseases, climate change, and food production for 9 billion people? The smallest of Earth's inhabitants, the microorganisms, might have the answer. Beginning with discussions and case studies, students evaluated these issues and critiqued the scientific evidence that microbes have a role in solving humanity's urgent problems. The culmination of this work was an independent research project focused on students' interests. |