BIO 580- Special Topics in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering

Dear Students,

BIO 580-Specil Topics in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering/Physiology of bacteria and bacterial drug resistance will be offered in the Spring semester.

Planned learning activities: discussion, seminar, lecture

Objective: The aim of this course is to introduce a clear understanding of bacterial physiology and bacterial infections. Dynamics of infections and spread of drug resistance will be covered. Mechanisms of drug resistance and novel drug treatment strategies will be covered.  Readings: 

• Physiology of the Bacterial Cell: A Molecular Approach, Frederick C. Neidhardt , John L. Ingraham Moselio Schaechter  
• Antibiotics: Actions, Origins, Resistance; Christopher Walsh 

If you have any questions about the content of BIO 580, or need suggestions on whether or when to take it, please contact Erdal Toprak (erdaltoprak@sabanciuniv.edu) who will teach this course in Spring 2011-2012.

Schedule of BIO 580:

Tuesday 9:40-12:30 FENS 1040 Meeting Room.

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