This natural rotary motor propels the flagella of E. coli cells, allowing them to move forward. (Figure by MIT OpenCourseWare.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. David Schauer
Prof. Edward DeLong
MIT Course Number
20.106J / 1.084J
As Taught In
Fall 2006
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course covers introductory microbiology from a systems perspective, considering microbial diversity, population dynamics, and genomics. Emphasis is placed on the delicate balance between microbes and humans, and the changes that result in the emergence of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. The case study approach covers such topics as vaccines, toxins, biodefense, and infections including Legionnaire’s disease, tuberculosis, Helicobacter pylori, and plague.