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We live on a microbial earth. If we happen to consider microbes in our daily lives most people conjure images of disease, but in reality we depend on microbes to sustain our world. This course showcases�the�vast microbial world that hides in plain sight all around us�and�use microbial examples to explore both fundamental biological principles�and�the�scientific method. Course modules emphasize basic concepts from evolution, molecular biology�and�genetics, diversity,�and�ecology. Learn about�the�tiny titans�and�miniature monsters that are�the�life support system of our planet, how�they have shaped human civilizations,�and�how�they reveal�theunifying principles of life.�

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