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MICROBIO 425

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

3 credits.

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 manmade environmental problems of industrial, agricultural, and domestic origin.

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Requisites: MICROBIO 303 and ( CHEM 341 or 343 ), or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Build intuition and an ability to predict which kinds of organisms will be found in different ecosystems using quantitative reasoning when possible. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Gain familiarity with research tools and applications in environmental microbiology, along with an appreciation for their limitations. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critically evaluate published research carried out in the field and think creatively about new potential research questions and applications. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Work collaboratively in a team to enhance learning and solve complex problems. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Build intuition and an ability to predict which kinds of organisms will be found in different ecosystems using quantitative reasoning when possible. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Gain familiarity with research tools and applications in environmental microbiology, along with an appreciation for their limitations. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critically evaluate published research carried out in the field and think creatively about new potential research questions and applications. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Work collaboratively in a team to enhance learning and solve complex problems. Audience: Undergraduate

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