Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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BIOL 350 - Environmental and Applied Microbiology


This course will emphasize the various roles microorganisms play in the biotic world and their present and potential uses in industry. Topics include biogeochemical cycling, biological treatment of sewage and environmental contaminants, biological control, solid and liquid state fermentations, and applications of extremophiles in biotechnology. In the lab, students will propose and implement a small scientific study designed to demonstrate the versatility and importance of microorganisms in applied technologies.

Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 201 Medical Microbiology  or BIOL 206 General Microbiology   

Credits: 4



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