BIOL 4420 - Microbial Biotechnology

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3 lecture hours and one 3 hour lab per week. P: BIOL 2300. Microbial role in environmental, agricultural, and industrial processes with emphasis on understanding microbial function and how growth can be regulated using biotechnological techniques. Topics include water treatment, biofuels, environmental remediation, food production, and pharmaceutical development. The lab component will provide hands-on experience and the opportunity to use cutting-edge DNA sequencing technologies.