Microorganisms influence climate systems, water quality, soil health and ecosystem stability. This certificate focuses on how microbes interact with the environment and how those interactions can be applied to solve real-world challenges.
What you will study
You will study concepts like microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and astrobiology by exploring marine microbial ecology, studying the ecological significance of toxic organic chemicals, examining the origin and future of life in our solar system, and much more.
Designed for Impact
This program is ideal for students interested in applying microbiology to environmental challenges. Microbes play a critical role in restoring ecosystems, managing environmental contamination, understanding climate-driven change and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Flexible and Forward-Looking
The certificate can be completed online and may serve as a steppingstone into a master's degree. Students build knowledge that applies across environmental science, biotechnology and research.