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Nov 26, 2024
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BIOL 158 - Global Change MicrobiologySemester Hours: 4
The dramatic impacts of human activities on Earth have catapulted the development of new disciplines across the sciences, humanities, and more. Studying the basis, challenges and responses to the global changes our planet and the human society face has become urgent. In Global Change Microbiology, we analyze the interplay between microorganisms and environmental issues such as global warming, ocean acidification and deoxygenation of coastal waters. We also study the impacts of global changes on microbe-host interactions, from coral bleaching to the spreading of human infectious diseases. Finally, we explore how microbial activities can be harnessed to reclaim polluted environments or to improve societal needs such as food, drinking water and waste management. We examine key players in the whole spectrum of microorganisms (from viruses to microscopic animals), with emphasis on often overlooked protists that influence biogeochemical cycles, ecological functioning and host well-being.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIOL 134; one Laboratory Skills course (BIOL 126, 127, 128 , or 129). Three hours Lecture and three hours lab. Lab fee additional.
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