Environmental Microbiology
1.89 · Civil and Environmental Engineering · Graduate · Fall 2004
Prof. Martin Polz
This class provides a general introduction to the diverse roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial environments. It will cover topics including: cellular architecture, energetics, and growth; evolution and gene flow; population and community dynamics; water and soil microbiology; biogeochemical cycling; and microorganisms in biodeterioration and bioremediation.
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