BIO 460 Biodegradation and Bioremediation

Bioremediation is the use of organisms to remove environmental pollutants. This course focuses on the relationships among microbial ecology, metabolism, and biodegradation. Bioremediation strategies ranging from in situ (microorganisms and plants) and ex situ cleanup technologies, (including most upcoming nanotechnologies) and natural attenuation will be discussed. Prerequisites: BIO 210.