Environmental Microbiology
As taught in: Fall 2004
Spirochaeta americana, a bacterial microorganism that thrives in harsh climates. (Image courtesy of Science @ NASA.)
Instructors:
Prof. Martin Polz
MIT Course Number:
1.89
Level:
Graduate
Course Features
Course Description
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.
*Some translations represent previous versions of courses.
