Microbial Ecology

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide in-depth understanding of the interrelationship between microorganisms and their living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) environments. The comprehensive understanding will help students evaluating and creating a holistic approach to sustainable environmental quality as all living organisms interplay to maintain ecological balance. The term “microbial ecology” came into frequent use only in the early 1960s. The current popularity of microbial ecology and the rapid development of this field are reflective of public interest in ecology and the scientific recognition of the essential roles of microorganisms in ecosystems.