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Department
of Plant Pathology
and Microbiology
Professors D.N.Appel,
D.J.Ebbole, C.F.Gonzalez, D. C. Gross (Head), C.M.Kenerley, C.W.Magill,
J. M. Magill, J.L.Starr; Associate Professors M.N.Beremand,
H. B. Scholthof, K.-B. G. Scholthof; Assistant
Professors M. V. Kolomiets, H. H. Wilkinson
Bioenvironmental Sciences
(BESC)
201. Introduction to Bioenvironmental Sciences.
(3-0). Credit 3.
An introduction to the biological components
of environmental sciences, with emphasis on the impact of the
world's population on global resources; lectures by research
scientists reflecting their disciplinary perspective in relevant
areas.
285. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4.
Individually supervised research or advanced
studies for lower-division undergraduate students to independently
investigate special problems not available in exisiting courses.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor in consultation with departmental
advisor.
314. Pathogens, the Environment and Society.
(3-0). Credit 3.
The impact of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi
and viruses) on the development of modern culture and society;
the role pathogens played in the history of mankind and the
influence of the changing environment on emerging diseases.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
401. Bioenvironmental Microbiology. (3-0).
Credit 3.
The interactions of microorganism in diverse
environments; applied aspects of microbial interactions in
the environment, their effects on the environment, and potential
use to solve environmental problems. Prerequisites: AGRO 405
and 3 hours of organic chemistry, or equivalents; or approval
of instructor.
402. Microbial Processes in Bioremediation.
(3-0). Credit 3.
Metabolic pathways of microbes involved in the
biodegradation of hazardous materials will be presented; ecological
requirements for biotreatability of contaminated sites will
be discussed emphasizing factors affecting microbial growth;
strategies for in situ bioaugmentation will be presented. Prerequisite:
One semester of organic chemistry.
403. Sampling and Environmental Monitoring.
(2-3). Credit 3.
Introduction to environmental sampling and methodology;
strategies and analyses of sampling data; overview of current
applications of sampling and monitoring in the environmental
sciences; emphasis on practical aspects of sampling from air,
soil and water; detection and quantification of microbial and
chemical unknowns in environmental media. Prerequisite: Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
484. Field Experience. Credit 1 to 4.
An on-the-job supervised experience program
conducted in the area of the student's specialization. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of department head.
485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4.
Special problems for advanced undergraduates
to permit study of subject matter not available in existing
courses. Prerequisite: BESC 201 or approval of instructor.
489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of bioenvironmental
sciences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: BESC 201
or approval of instructor.
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