Environmental Microbiology

After completing this course studentshouldbe able to:
Identify the main concepts of microbial ecology
Discuss the applications and use of microbial power in the control of some environmental
pollutionand how it is applied to study and resolve environmental problems
List the negative roles of microorganisms in the environment (Biodegradation of paints,-
Biodegradation and concrete corrosion, Biodegradation and Metal corrosion )
list the general characteristics of the different environments
Discuss the effect of general characteristics of the different environments of its microflora.
Explain the impacts of environmental factors on microbial activities.
Explain how microorganisms can survive, spread, adaptive, resistant and tolerant in the extreme
environments.
Summarizethemicrobe-microbeinteraction,microbe-plantinteraction,microbe-animal
interaction
Differentiate between biodegradation and biodeterioration
Identifytheconceptofofsomeenvironmentalphenomenasuch:biomagnification,
Eutrophication,Springblooming,Self-purification.
Describe the biodegradation process.
Apply the scientific methods in environmental microbiology e.g. collection, isolation and
investigation of microbial flora fromvarious environments.
List microorganisms in air, water, soil, extreme environment and man-made environment, its
role and activities.
Differentiate between the Ecosystems and Environments