Time Schedule:
Jody W Deming
OCEAN 539
Seattle Campus
Lectures, discussions, and work on selected problems of current interest. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.
Class description
This 3-credit advanced seminar course will meet Mon and Wed, 11:30-12:45, in OTB 211. We instructors, John Baross and Jody Deming, intend for the class to address many types of viruses (of Bacteria, Archaea, marine Eukarya), factors that enable and constrain their lytic versus lysogenic activity and ability to engage in horizontal gene, and implications for the origin and evolution of life. Student interests will play a strong role in the selection of specific topics addressed. Assignments will include student presentations and written evidence of scholarly reading.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Two weekly meetings (TBA) that accommodate instructor and student presentations and extensive classroom discussion
Recommended preparation
Coursework in biological oceanography, microbiology, astrobiology, or permission of the instructors
Class assignments and grading
Student-led discussions and presentations, annotated bibliographies
Student-led discussion and presentation, evidence of scholarly reading, class participation
