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Environmental Microbiology

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States1.89
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2004English
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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.

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