Teaching
SWES 425/525 -- Environmental Microbiology (3 units).
Description: Current concepts in water quality, aerobiology and microbial biogeochemistry.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 285R.
Identical to: MIC 425; SWES is home department.
Usually offered: Fall.
SWES 440/540 -- Biodegradation of Pollutants in Soil and Groundwater (3 units).
Description: Description of modern pollution problems and potential biological remediation techniques focusing on the chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology of biodegradation of hazardous and toxic compounds. Graduate-level requirements include analysis and oral presentation of a remediation case study and more comprehensive exams.
Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to: IMB 540.
Usually offered: Spring.