ENVR 419 - Applied and Environmental Microbiology

4 Credit(s)

A lecture and laboratory course in microbial ecology and applied microbiology. The role of microorganisms in the environment is studied with emphasis on their roles in the biogeochemical cycles of the elements essential for life. Applied topics such as the microbiology of foods, fermentations, antibiotics, and other industrial processes are discussed. The application of microbial systems to molecular genetics research is also discussed including laboratory exercises in recombinant DNA techniques. Six hours weekly.
4 hours laboratory. 2 hours lecture.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 319 or equivalent.