4 hours. 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Soil Microbiology
Course Description
Microorganisms in soil and their effect on nutrient recycling, especially as it relates to environmental quality and crop production.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students are required to write a term paper that will be presented at the end of the class. A detailed guideline for the term paper is provided at the beginning of the class. The term paper will constitute 15% of their final grade.
Athena Title
Soil Microbiology
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite
BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 1108 or PBIO 1210 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1113E or CRSS(FANR) 3060
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify and articulate the contributions of key scientists who played significant role in the development of soil microbiology.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify and discuss the major groups of microorganisms in soils.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to articulate the impacts of various soil properties on microbial growth and activity.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to articulate the role of soil microorganisms in nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to articulate the role of microorganisms in growing crops and waste disposal.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to acquire practice knowledge of various techniques for measurements of microbial function, abundance, and composition.
