1.89 Environmental Microbiology, Fall 2004
Spirochaeta americana, a bacterial microorganism that thrives in harsh climates. (Image courtesy of
Science @ NASA.)
Highlights of this Course
This course features a complete set of
lecture notes from the term.
Course Description
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.