C-MAIKI
Center for MICROBIOME Analysis
through Island Knowledge & Investigation
the
INSTITUTE
C-MĀIKI IS DEDICATED TO INTEGRATING MICROBES INTO EDUCATION
Across campus and communities we offer numerous classes, workshops and other educational opportunities
For Everyone:
Monthly Manoa Microbiome Meeting (M4)
This is a brownbag lunch meeting that focuses on topical presentations, workshops and discussions for microbiome scientists primarily at UH Manoa. Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Postdocs, Staff and Faculty are welcome. To join our listserv contact Nicole Hynson (nhynson [at] hawaii.edu)
1. OEST 103: Introduction to Systems Biology
A non-majors course integrating micro- and macrobiology with a focus on Hawaiian biomes and from a kanaka world view - Offered Every Fall Semester.
2. OCN 340: Ecology of Infectious Disease and Symbiosis
Upper division elective for Biology, Botany, GES, NREM, Public Health. Introduction to infectious disease ecology in wildlife and humans. Links between human activities, wildlife conservation, biodiversity, virulence, disease transmission, and herd immunity, and implications for disease management.
3. GES/OCN 454: Earth’s Microbiome
Lecture on the diversity and function of the Earth’s microbiomes, inclusive of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, symbiotic and free living microorganisms with a focus on the microbial underpinnings of the Earth’s biogeochemistry.
4. MICR 485: Microbes and Their Environment
Upper division course in microbiome: Learn about the diversity and function of microbiota across habitats.
5. TPSS/BIOL 480 & 480L: Life in the Soil Environment
Upper division lecture and lab offered in odd-year Fall semesters. An interdisciplinary study of the diverse life in the soil beneath our feet that includes bacteria, fungi, protists, nematodes, arthropods, invertebrate, viruses, and the essential functional roles these organisms contribute to sustainability of the planet.
6. TRMD/IS 305: Pandemic Preparedness & Response: One Health Case Study of COVID-19
This DB course will examine the biological, environmental, social, economic, legal, ethical, behavioral and public health aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic from a One Health perspective. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to work across disciplines to collaboratively solve real-world problems and to address complex health and social challenges.
7. MBBE 401L: Molecular Biotechnology Lab-Gene Editing by CRISPR/Cas9
Students learn advanced gene editing techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9 to engineer prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
For Grads:
1. BOT 612: The Ecology of Microbial Symbiosis
Learn the current methods and theory applied to microbial systems. Generally offered in even-year Spring semesters.
2. BOT 662: Microbiome Bootcamp
High throughput sequencing approaches to microbial ecology and evolution. Generally offered in odd-year Spring semesters.
3. TPSS 604: Advanced Soil Microbiology
Study of biochemical and biogeochemical transformations mediated by soil microorganisms, emphasis on processes important to plant growth productivity and environmental quality.
