Microbial Ecology
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Overview
Description
This course is a study of the interrelationships of microorganisms with other organisms and the abiotic environment. Lecture topics include the metabolic diversity of microorganisms, the role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles, and industrial use of microorganisms. Laboratory exercises include a study of microorganisms found in soil, water, and food; analysis of food and water quality; and microbial indices of pollution of food and water. This course will be offered if there is sufficient demand. For students with two other upper-level (3000 or above) courses in the discipline, this course may serve as the capstone for the Tier III minor in natural sciences. This course will be offered if there is sufficient demand. For students with two other upper-level (3000 or above) courses in the discipline, this course may serve as the capstone for the Tier III minor in natural sciences.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
6
Max
4
Min
4
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
4
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LAB
Instructor Contact Hours
4
Default Section Size
20
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Laboratory
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
4
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
2
Default Section Size
20
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
2