Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Biology 2711 Description: A fundamental knowledge of the role of micro-organisms in global nutrient cycles, interrelationships within and between microbial communities and environmental factors affecting microbial structure and function. Microbiological aspects of terrestrial and aquatic environments and selective topics on biotechnology will be discussed. Both traditional and molecular analysis for microbial communities will be introduced. Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
