EPSC 525 — Microbiology of the Earth System

Examination of microbes that have influenced the earth’s elemental cycles that sustain life on the planet, their interactions with the goal of understanding the diversity, dynamics and function of microbes in shaping our environment. Topics include global biogeochemical cycling, marine microbiology, microbe-metal interactions, bioremediation, astrobiology and the impact of climate change on microbial processes.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Science
• Department: Earth & Planetary Sciences
• Taught by: Nagissa Mahmoudi
• Prerequisite: One of BIOL 200, MIMM 211 is recommended, but familiarity with cell biology from BIOL 112, AEBI 122, CEGEP objective 00XU or equivalent is required at a minimum.

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Mon 10:35 am-1:25 pm — 3 seats open