BIO 4334 - Environmental Microbiology & Lab

Institution:

University of Central Oklahoma

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Description:

This course is an advanced study in microbiology dealing with the use of microorganizms to mineralize, detoxify and degrade environmental contaminants. This course will study the mechanisms and processes by which microorganisms are involved in the treatment of sewage, identification of waterborne microbial diseases and the process of water purification which prevents the spread of these diseases. The course will investiage the remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils. Laboratory exercises will enable students to become familiar with and to use standard tests for the analysis of water and wastewater and the biodegradation of environmental pollutants. Prerequisite(s): BIO 1404, 1304, 2314, 2263, CHEM 1103, 3303.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uco.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 974-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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