BL 248 - Environmental Microbiology

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

A study of a variety of microorganisms that exist in natural environments, including Antarctica, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, Hot Springs in Yellowstone Park, and sedimentary rock. The possibility of microbial life on the moon will be discussed. The involvement of microorganisms in the flow of energy and cycling of materials will be investigated. Special attention will be given to studying the effect of pollutants on natural microbial populations and the effect of microbiota on environmental contaminants. The application of microbes in the area of bioremediation and bioaugmentation will be presented. May be used to complete a biology minor or counted as an elective for the biology major. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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