Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology covers microbial interactions in soils, water, extreme environments, and biofilms, focusing on modern methods, nutrient cycles, and bioremediation.
Summary
Lectures are small, with a median of 10 enrolled students in the recorded sections.
What you’ll be able to do
Build intuition and an ability to predict which kinds of organisms will be found in different ecosystems using quantitative reasoning when possible.
Gain familiarity with research tools and applications in environmental microbiology, along with an appreciation for their limitations.
Critically evaluate published research carried out in the field and think creatively about new potential research questions and applications.
Work collaboratively in a team to enhance learning and solve complex problems.
Source: UW Guide
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Course mapMICROBIO 303 and (CHEM 341 or 343), or graduate/professional standing
- MICROBIO 303
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Microbial interactions in soils, water, extreme environments and biofilms. Modern methods for studying microbial ecology. role of microbes in nutrient cycles and biogeochemistry. Use of microbes for mitigating manmade environmental problems of industrial, agricultural, and domestic origin.
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Topics
- Microbial interactions in soils, water, extreme environments, and biofilms
- Modern methods for studying microbial ecology
- Role of microbes in nutrient cycles and biogeochemistry
- Use of microbes for mitigating manmade environmental problems
Skills
- Predicting organism distribution in ecosystems using quantitative reasoning
- Using research tools and applications in environmental microbiology
- Critically evaluating published research and generating new research questions
- Collaborative teamwork to solve complex problems
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