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    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Microbiology & Cell Science

    MCB 6656 Environmental Microbiology

    • Credits: 3
    • Prerequisites: microbiology 
    • When Offered: Fall
    • Syllabus: MCB 6656 Environmental Microbiology

    Description

    Environmental Microbiology provides an overview of microorganisms in the environment, including occurrence, abundance, and distribution. Current research methodologies are studied to decipher microbial processes and activities, marine microbial ecology, microbial interactions with the environment, and practices of applied environmental microbiology.

    Course Goals

    By the end of this course, students should be able to:

    • Develop an in-depth comprehension and mastery of the fundamental concepts and methodology of environmental microbiology
    • Analyze and discuss primary literature articles in the field of environmental microbiology to improve critical thinking and evaluation skills
    • Write concise critiques of primary literature articles that demonstrate a comprehension of the subject matter and the ability to provide an argument for their critiques
    • The students will develop the oral communication skills necessary to effectively present information to the scientific community.

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    At A Glance

    • 100% online
    • Classes offered spring, summer, & fall
    • No GRE requirement
    • Over 40 courses to choose from
    • Tuition $535.00 per credit hour
    MS in Microbiology & Cell Science
    with concentrations in:
    • Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
    • Microbiome in Health and Disease
    Certificates in
    Medical Microbiology
    Microbiome in Health
    Environmental Microbiology
    Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist
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