This course covers the roles of microorganisms in natural ecosystems, with an
emphasis on marine systems.  Nutrient cycles,
methods of microbial analysis, molecular microbial ecology, and the functional roles
of microorganisms are presented.  Graduate
students are responsible for additional readings and discussion.

Lecture or Discussion Topics

Bacterial Morphology
Bacterial Biomass
Bacterial Activity
Bacterial Activity Discussion
Metabolism - catabolism (energy prod)
Metabolism - anabolism ( biosynthesis)
Anaerobic Energy Metabolism
Prokaryotic Primary Production
Elemental cycles - N - Fixation/Uptake
Elemental cycles - N - Regeneration/Loss
Elemental cycles - Sulfur
Elemental cycles - Methane
Elemental cycles - Trace metals
Elemental cycles - Carbon
Golbal C Cycle Discussion
Elemental Cycles - Phosphorus
Phylogeny of Prokaryotes
Biogeochemistry Discussion
Molecular Microbial Ecology
Biogochemistry Discussion
Bacterial Diversity Discussion
Deep Sea Microbiology
High Temperature Ecology
Extremophiles
Low Temperature Ecology
Stromatolites
Chemosynthesis Discussion
Extreme Environments Discussion
Microbial Food Webs (3 lectures)
DOM Dynamics
Symbiosis (2 lectures)
UV LIght and Microbial Ecology
Mutualism Discussion
UV Photochemistry Discussion
Environmental Determinants
Physical Processes Controlling Activity
Microbial Loop Discussion

It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the University of Georgia's
policy on academic honesty as published in the booklet
"A Culture of Honesty:  Policies and Procedures on Academic Honesty".  Evidence of
academic dishonesty will be turned over to the Office
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs for consideration and possible action. 
The minimum penalty for a student found guilty of
academic dishonesty is a grade of "F" in the course and a note on the student's
transcript.  There have been several recent changes in the
academic honesty policy at UGA.  This information is available on-line at
[http://www.uga.edu/~vpaa].  Click on the UGA Academic
Honesty Policy statement.