ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MICROBIOLOGY
Microbial interactions in soils, water, extreme environments and biofilms. Modern methods for studying microbial ecology. Role of microbes in nutrient cycles and biogeochemistry. Use of microbes for mitigating human-made environmental problems of industrial, agricultural, and domestic origin. Emphasis on engineered systems.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: MICROBIO 303 or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Predict which kinds of organisms will be found in different ecosystems using quantitative reasoning when possible Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe research tools and applications in environmental microbiology as well as their limitations Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Critically evaluate published research carried out in the field and think creatively about new potential research questions and applications Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Work collaboratively in a team to enhance learning and solve complex problems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Synthesize and condense complex concepts into a form that is accessible to peers Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Predict which kinds of organisms will be found in different ecosystems using quantitative reasoning when possible Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe research tools and applications in environmental microbiology as well as their limitations Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Critically evaluate published research carried out in the field and think creatively about new potential research questions and applications Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Work collaboratively in a team to enhance learning and solve complex problems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Synthesize and condense complex concepts into a form that is accessible to peers Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027