EARTH 413
Geomicrobiology: How Microorganisms Shape Earth and Environment
This course examines how and why microorganisms (primarily bacteria and archaea) drive geochemical processes. Emphasis is placed on the integration of cellular physiology/metabolism with cycling and transformation of elements. Topics include biomineralization, mineral dissolution and weathering, and critical evaluation of molecular biogeochemical approaches.
Topics
- biomineralization
- mineral dissolution and weathering
- and critical evaluation of molecular biogeochemical approaches
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
[EARTH/ENVIRON 131 or CHEM 130] AND [EARTH 313 and EARTH 325] or graduate standing or permission of instructor. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) (3). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Rackham credit requires additional work.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Geomicrobiology: How Microorganisms Shape Earth and Environment · 3 · Graduate credit