Microbial Ecology. 4 credits

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Studies relationships between microorganisms and their natural environment, and methodology for observing the microbes in nature and the biochemistry of environmental systems. Includes discussion of the role of microbes both in creating and removing toxic threats in the environment. Laboratory component includes field sampling/analyses and laboratory isolation and identification of microbes as well as measurement of their physiological activities. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy . May not be repeated for credit. Equivalent to BIOL 643 .