Soil Biodiversity and Functioning

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

A lab-based course focused on soil organisms and soil biodiversity; emphasis on the role of organisms in nutrient cycles and plant growth promotion using a hands-on approach to investigate key soil functions. Approaches for analyzing microbial populations and activities in the environment, including molecular techniques are covered. Prerequisite: One of SAFS 1001H, ERSC 1010H, or BIOL 1020H; and 1.0 science credit at the 2000 level or beyond in SAFS, ERSC, CHEM, or BIOL. Equivalent to SAFS 4840H.