Environmental Microbiology ((4))

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Study of microbial diversity and function. In particular, students will learn about fermentation procedures, bioremediation with the help of microbes, composting, and detection of antibiotic producing microbes, use of microbes to supply fresh drinking water, safe disposal of sewage, and how microbes are used in food, beer and wine production. 150 minutes lecture and 150 minutes laboratory. Lab fee required.