Environmental Microbiology OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Environmental Microbiology Course by MIT
Bacteria and other microorganisms play extremely important roles in the web of life. The 'Environmental Microbiology' OpenCourseWare, offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, helps students to understand these interactions between microorganisms and the environment. Aimed at graduate students studying a biological discipline or an earth science field, this free course could be useful and enjoyable for anyone with a strong biology background.
Environmental Microbiology: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | No |
Environmental Microbiology: Course Description
Although the subjects of study in this course consist of only a single cell, an astounding variety of activities and processes are going on inside them. First you'll learn about cell walls and internal structures. You'll find out about their chromosomal makeup and learn about transferred and transposed DNA. In the environment, microbes are involved in many essential processes. You will study biosynthesis and fueling, autotrophy, CO2 fixation, fermentation, respiration, phototrophy, lithotrophy and assimilation of inorganic compounds for use in the life cycle. You will learn about the central and peripheral metabolic processes of microorganisms. Study the ecology, biochemical cycles, melting curves, PCR and cloning, growth and regulation of these organisms, as well as their interactions with other microbial populations and predators. Students will also learn how pollutants affect microbial communities.
MIT Professor Martin Polz has included notes for 21 of his 23 lectures. To learn more about the role of the micro-world, visit the environmental microbiology course page.
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