Environmental Microbiology. (2-3) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: CHE 1083 , CHE 1093 , ES 2013 , and ES 2023 , or equivalents; or consent of instructor. This course will survey environmental microbiology and emphasize microbial interactions in terrestrial and aquatic environments as well as the fate of microbial pathogens. Topics covered include microbial environments, detection of bacteria and their activities in the environment, microbial biogeochemical cycling, bioremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants, and water quality. (Formerly ES 3104. Credit can only be earned for one of the following: ES 3103 , ES 3104, or BIO 3713.) Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: IUS1 $15.