College of Chemistry Course Guide

ESPM 112 - Microbial Ecology (3 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

Introduction to the ecology of microorganisms. Topics include the ecology and evolution of microbes and their relationship with each other and the environment. The role and function of microbes in several ecosystems is also discussed.

Prerequisites

Biology 1A and Biology 1B; Molecular and Cell Biology 102 is recommended

Spring only

Workload

Time Commitment

2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week.




UC Berkeley Course Guide