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METX 150Applied and Environmental Microbiology

5 creditsGE PE-EUndergraduateStudent Option

Surveys both fundamental and applied topics relevant to understanding how microbes interact with their environments. The goal of the course is to gain a molecular, biological, and ecological understanding of microbial processes and methods relating to microbe-environment interactions. Although not required, completion of METX 100 is recommended to ensure success in this course.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm
Sci & Engr Library 206C. W. SaltikovWait List 60/60

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am
Sci & Engr Library 206C. W. SaltikovOpen 50/60

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Chad Saltikov4.6 / 53.0 / 5100%13

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