MIC 435/435L - Microbial Ecology (2/2)

The course involves the examination of microorganisms in their natural environments including terrestrial and aquatic environments, community and biofilm development, microbe-microbe interactions, cell-to-cell communication mechanisms, and current and traditional methods of microbial analysis in natural environments. Roles of microbial populations and communities in biogeochemical cycling, ecosystem functioning, industrial, agricultural, and environmental applications will be studied. Laboratory reinforces the principles and provides exposure to methods used in microbial ecology with a special emphasis on molecular approaches.

Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L required, CHM 321/321L and BIO 450 recommended.
Component(s): The laboratory course will include a field trip.
When Offered: Every other Fall
Faculty: Brelles- Marino.