Environmental Microbiology

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to 4.00. This is a duel level course for both graduate and upper level undergraduate students who are interested in learning about the diversity and characteristics of microbes in the environment (water, soil, and air); their roles in the environment such as recycling important elements, remediation of organic and metal pollutants; and their impacts on industry, agriculture and human health. Topics such as pathogens in the environment, waste water and drinking water treatments, and bioterrorism are also discussed. Lab activities provide students hands-on experience with testing and analyzing environmental samples for microbial activities and contaminations.This course may be offered as a 3 credit course with lecture only or as a 4 credit course with both lecture and lab component. In the semester when the course is offered as a 4 credit course, students will be requred to take both lecture and lab. Tyically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 31600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR BIOL 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Recognize the diversity and characteristics of microbes found In the environment. 2. Describe their roles in the environment. 3. List their impacts on human health and welfare. 4. Describe the applications of environmental microbes in industry and agriculture. 5. Apply the techniques used for analyzing environmental samples for microbial activities and determine microbial contaminations. View Class Schedule