CSS 3970 - [Environmental Microbiology: Evolution, Biogeochemistry, Microbial Ecology]

(crosslisted)
(also BIOMI 3970)

Spring. (Offered alternate years) 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: BIOMI 2900. Recommended prerequisite: BIOEE 1610, NTRES 3030, or permission of instructor. Next offered 2013–2014.

E. L. Madsen.

Discusses the biology, behavior, and function of microorganisms in natural environments in relation to past and present environmental conditions on Earth. Also considers the role of microorganisms in ecologically and environmentally significant processes through discussion of specific topics (e.g., elemental cycles, nutrient cycling, transformation of pollutant chemicals, wastewater treatment, and environmental biotechnology).