Natural Science 0122 - Introduction to Environmental Microbiology

Learn the basics of environmental microbiology and how tiny single cell organisms dominate the Earth! This course will explore the physiology and metabolism of individual organisms before expanding to how microbial communities interact and control biogeochemical cycling. Towards the end of the course, we will explore applications of environmental microbiology from bioremediation of wastewater to fermentation byproducts in foods. We will occasionally have hands-on demonstrations and fundamental lab work. Throughout the course, we will have presentations and dialogues about how environmental microbiology impacts society and ties into social justice Keywords:Environmental microbiology bacteria archaea fungi

Environments and Change Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time BOOKS: Title:Brock Biology of Microorganisms Author:Madigan, Bender, Buckley, Sattley, Stahl ISBN:ISBN-13: 9780134874401 Cost:$79.99