printer friendly pageBIO 142: Molecular Geomicrobiology Laboratory (EARTHSYS 143, ESS 143, ESS 243)
In this course, students will be studying the biosynthesis of cyclic lipid biomarkers, molecules that are produced by modern microbes that can be preserved in rocks that are over a billion years old and which geologist use as molecular fossils. Students will be tasked with identifying potential biomarker lipid synthesis genes in environmental genomic databases, expressing those genes in a model bacterial expression system in the lab, and then analyzing the lipid products that are produced. The overall goal is for students to experience the scientific research process including generating hypotheses, testing these hypotheses in laboratory experiments, and communicating their results through a publication style paper. Prerequisites: BIO83 and CHEM35 or permission of the instructor.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Welander, P. (PI)
CHEM 35: Organic Chemistry of Bioactive Molecules
Focuses on the structure and reactivity of natural and synthetic bioactive molecules. Covers fundamental concepts underlying chemical reactivity and the logic of chemical synthesis for an appreciation of the profound impact of organic chemistry on humankind in fields ranging from medicine to earth and planetary science. A three hour lab section provides hands on experience with modern chemical methods for preparative and analytical chemistry. Prerequisite:
Chem 33.
Terms: Aut, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Bertozzi, C. (PI)
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Brennan, M. (PI)
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Kanan, M. (PI)
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Bertozzi, C. (PI)
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Kanan, M. (PI)
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Bargmann, A. (TA)
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Chatterjee, S. (TA)
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Chong, P. (TA)
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Fanelli, D. (TA)
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Li, V. (TA)
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Lu, C. (TA)
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Mansson, C. (TA)
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Patel, S. (TA)
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EARTHSYS 143: Molecular Geomicrobiology Laboratory (BIO 142, ESS 143, ESS 243)
In this course, students will be studying the biosynthesis of cyclic lipid biomarkers, molecules that are produced by modern microbes that can be preserved in rocks that are over a billion years old and which geologist use as molecular fossils. Students will be tasked with identifying potential biomarker lipid synthesis genes in environmental genomic databases, expressing those genes in a model bacterial expression system in the lab, and then analyzing the lipid products that are produced. The overall goal is for students to experience the scientific research process including generating hypotheses, testing these hypotheses in laboratory experiments, and communicating their results through a publication style paper. Prerequisites: BIO83 and CHEM35 or permission of the instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Welander, P. (PI)
ESS 143: Molecular Geomicrobiology Laboratory (BIO 142, EARTHSYS 143, ESS 243)
In this course, students will be studying the biosynthesis of cyclic lipid biomarkers, molecules that are produced by modern microbes that can be preserved in rocks that are over a billion years old and which geologist use as molecular fossils. Students will be tasked with identifying potential biomarker lipid synthesis genes in environmental genomic databases, expressing those genes in a model bacterial expression system in the lab, and then analyzing the lipid products that are produced. The overall goal is for students to experience the scientific research process including generating hypotheses, testing these hypotheses in laboratory experiments, and communicating their results through a publication style paper. Prerequisites: BIO83 and CHEM35 or permission of the instructor.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Welander, P. (PI)
ESS 243: Molecular Geomicrobiology Laboratory (BIO 142, EARTHSYS 143, ESS 143)
In this course, students will be studying the biosynthesis of cyclic lipid biomarkers, molecules that are produced by modern microbes that can be preserved in rocks that are over a billion years old and which geologist use as molecular fossils. Students will be tasked with identifying potential biomarker lipid synthesis genes in environmental genomic databases, expressing those genes in a model bacterial expression system in the lab, and then analyzing the lipid products that are produced. The overall goal is for students to experience the scientific research process including generating hypotheses, testing these hypotheses in laboratory experiments, and communicating their results through a publication style paper. Prerequisites: BIO83 and CHEM35 or permission of the instructor.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Welander, P. (PI)
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