EVS 3120 Environmental Microbiology

3 units
Environmental Science
Faculty of Science
An examination of microbes in the vast array of environments in which they occur, from wetlands and lake sediments, aquifers and deep crustal settings, to polar ice and desert surfaces. Emphasis on the roles that microbes play in biogeochemical cycles, redox processes, contaminant mobility, biodegradation, and ecosystem productivity.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: BIO 2129 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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