Geomicrobiology

3 credits

Fundamentals of environmental microbiology in the context of Earth Sciences with an emphasis on the influence of microbes on elemental cycling and metal solubility. Course topics includes microbes in mine wastes, microbe-mineral integrations and the role of microbes in redox zonation in natural and contaminated environments. ***Prerequisite: ESC 307 or taken concurently, or special permission of the instructor.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ESC 490AN or GEOL 490AN.*