A study of biogeochemical processes in Earth’s geologic record and of bacteria interactions in contemporary systems. Topics include methods for the analysis of prokaryotes, factors affecting their community structure and function, and their relationship to geochemistry. Bacteriological culture techniques relevant to geomicrobiological research are introduced in the laboratory component.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course from Biology 1001A, Biology 1002B, Chemistry 1301A/B, Chemistry 1302A/B, Integrated Science 1001X.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.