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BIO 121: Introduction to Ecological and Environmental Microbiology

Units: 4

Fundamentals of microbiology in ecological and environmental systems, including the distribution of microbial diversity throughout terrestrial, ‘extreme,’ and marine environments; microbial control of global biogeochemical cycles; and environmental services provided by microorganisms. Both classical and contemporary biochemical, molecular, and genomic approaches to microbial physiology, metabolism, and ecology will be discussed.

Course Details
Repeatable for Credit: No
Crosslisted with: ESS 120
Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade with Pass/No Pass option

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite: (CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H or equivalent exam) and (ESS 001 or BIO 001 or ENVE 020 or equivalent exam)
Instructor Permission Required: No


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