| This minor is available to master's (M.S.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) students. Microbial ecology is an interdisciplinary research area concerned with the relationships between microorganisms to their natural environment. The microbial ecology minor offers core coursework in microbiology, microbial physiology, microbial genetics, microbial genomics, microbial ecology, ecology, and theoretical ecology. Additional courses and opportunities to interact with others interested in microbial ecology are also part of the minor. The microbial ecology/biotechnology seminar series allows students and faculty to interact with microbial ecologists from other universities. The curriculum encourages interdisciplinary interaction, communication, and synthesis. |
