BIOL 218 - Microbial Ecology *Z

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Ferris State University

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Description:

College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Biology Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 2 hours. This course has a lab with 3 hours. The course will cover microbial interactions, both intraspecific and interspecific, and the role of microbes in plant and animal ecology; response to abiotic environmental factors and their role in biogeochemical cycling and biodegradation, and the use of microbes to recover metals and petroleum, and how genetically engineered microbes are being used for pest control. Designed for biology education, environmental biology, and environmental health students. Meets General Education requirements: Scientific Understanding Lab. Requires: BIOL 103 or BIOL 121 with a grade of C- or better Typically Offered Spring Only

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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