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Prereq: 7.014
Units: 3-0-9

A general introduction to the diverse roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial environments. Topics include: 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.

J. R. Thompson, M. F. Polz

Materials from this class are available on OpenCourseWare.