BIO 371 - Microbial Ecology

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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3 Credit Hours d.b.a. Many of today's environmental problems, as well as their solutions, are interwoven with the microbial component of the global ecosystem. Building on the foundations established in Biology I (BIO 101) and General Ecology (BIO 210), this course is designed to explore the significance and role of microorganisms with relation to the earth's resources and the maintenance of environmental conditions necessary to sustain life. Students will study microbial communities and ecosystems in depth, and learn how these systems are assessed. Based on the knowledge of microbial processes, students will study the importance of microbial diversity, the influence of microbial processes on global change, and the contributions of microorganisms toward sustainable ecological systems. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Two semesters of biology and an ecology course. Biology I (BIO 101) and General Ecology (BIO 210)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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