ESC 301 - Environmental Microbiology

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 Foundations of Biological Inquiry or CHM 103 General Chemistry I
This course is a study of the functions and activities of microorganisms in natural and artificial environments. Microbial diversity and ecology will be discussed as a basis for understanding the interactions among microbial species in soil, air, and water. The effects of environmental stressors on the growth and distribution of microorganisms, interactions among microorganisms and multicellular organisms (e.g., plants and animals), and applications of microbiology to industrial, agricultural, environmental, and medical practices will also be described.