BIO 571 - Marine Microbiology

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Taxonomy, physiology, and the role of heterotrophic microorganisms in the marine environment. The viruses will also be considered. Emphasis will be placed on the activities of the viruses, bacteria, and the fungi in the marine environment in the laboratory, exercises will be conducted on the methods of enumeration, detection of selected physiological groups, uptake and deputation of microorganisms by shellfish, marine biodeterioration, and the influence of environmental parameters on the growth and activities of marine microorganisms. Please consult your department chairperson.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umassd.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 999-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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