BIOL 305 - Microbial Ecology

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University of Evansville

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Description:

Concerned with the wide range of microorganisms that exist and their roles in the environment. Concentrates on the following areas: ( 1) microbial environments; ( 2) detection of microbial activity; ( 3) impact of microbial activity on the environment in terms of nutrient cycling and pollutant fate; ( 4) detection and control of pathogens in the environment; ( 5) bioremediation (includes risk assessment and environmental biotechnology). Three hours lecture, field studies at sites that utilize microbes (e.g., sewage treatment plants, fermentor facilities). Prerequisite: Biology 100 or 107 with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor. Spring, alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.evansville.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 488-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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