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WHAT IS
ENVIRONMENTAL
MICROBIOLOGY?
DEPARTMENT OF
INTEGRATIVE
BIOLOGY (IB)
The study of the function and diversity of
microbes in their natural environments. It
also is the characterization of key bacterial
habitats such as:
• The rhizosphere and phyllosphere
• Soil and groundwater ecosystems
• Open oceans, and
• Extreme environments.
It includes the study of:
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Microbial ecology
Microbially-mediated nutrient cycling
Geomicrobiology
Microbial diversity, and
• Bioremediation
ENVIRONMENTAL
MICROBIOLOGY TRACK
Department Contact Information
Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone (813) 974-6210
http://biology.usf.edu/ib
Effects of pesticide runoff
The study of function and diversity of microbes
in their natural environments.
Undergraduate Advising Office
BioAdvise SCA 203
Phone: 813.974.3250
[email protected]
http://biology.usf.edu/bioadvise
Integrative Biology
4202 E. Fowler Avenue • Tampa, FL 33620
813.974.3250
WHAT DO
ENVIRONMENTAL
MICROBIOLOGISTS DO?
HOW DO I BECOME
A CERTIFIED
MICROBIOLOGIST?
AEROMICROBIOLOGY:
The academic requirement for NRCM Certification
can be met by completing the Environmental
Microbiology Track
The biology of airborne microorganisms.
• Control of pathogenic forms.
• Reduction of respiratory infections in indoor
environments, including commercial buildings,
hospitals, and residences.
SOIL MICROBIOLOGY:
The biology of microorganisms living in the soil.
• Enhancement of the role of microorganisms in
maintaining critical soil processes, such as soil
structure, water-holding capacity, nutrient
cycling, and biogeochemistry.
WATER MICROBIOLOGY:
The biology of microorganisms living in water.
• Control of pathogenic forms.
• Enhancement of the role of microorganisms in
water treatment.
PLANT MICROBIOLOGY:
The biology of interactions between microorganisms
and plants.
• Control of pathogenic forms.
• Enhancement of symbioses between plants and
microorganisms.
• Control of plant pests using microorganisms.
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY:
The biology of the interactions between
microorganisms and the abiotic and biotic
environments.
• Study of the ecology underlying the microbial
interactions occurring in different environments,
including disease and disease transmission.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
Eligible candidates must demonstrate a minimum
of a baccalaureate degree with 20 semester hours
or 30 quarter hours of course work in
microbiology. Appropriate academic courses must
be completed and verified by submission of official
transcripts; photocopies will not be accepted.
Relevant courses emphasize the study of
microorganisms. The NRCM has approved a list of
courses that can be used for certification
purposes; the following courses are available at
USF:
Cell Biology (CMMB)
Mycology (CMMB)
Microbial Physiology & Genetics (IB)
Applied & Environmental Microbiology (IB)
General Genetics (CMMB)
Ecology of Infectious Diseases (IB)
Molecular Biology of the Gene (CMMB)
Virology (CMMB)
Parasitology (IB)
Determinative Bacteriology (CMMB)
General Physiology (IB)
Molecular Microbiology (CMMB)
General Microbiology (CMMB)
Principles of Immunology (CMMB)
BIOREMEDIATION:
The biology of environmental restoration or
improvement using microorganisms.
• Reduction of environmental damage by
pollutants using microorganisms as a biological
treatment.
The National Registry of
Certified Microbiologists
http://www.microbiologycert.org/nrcm-eligibility.asp#r
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED
IN UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH?
Jody Harwood
Associate Professor
Research: Water quality microbiology,
microbial ecology. Courses: Applied &
Environmental Microbiology, Ecology of
Infectious Diseases, Microbiology of
Waterborne Diseases.
Jason Rohr
Associate Professor
Research: Ecotoxicology, disease
and parasite ecology.
Courses: Parasitology.
K.T. Scott
Associate Professor
Research: Microbial physiology,
biogeochemistry. Courses: Biogeochemistry, Genomics, Microbial
Physiology and Genetics
Marc Lajeunesse
Assistant Professor
Research: Natural diversity of parasites
and diseases, parasite-host
interactions. Courses: Parasitology,
Medical and Applied Entomology.
Marty Martin
Assistant Professor
Research: Ecological physiology,
immunology. Courses: Evolutionary
Medicine, Physiological Ecology,
EcoImmunology.
Visit our faculty at
http://biology.usf.edu/ib/faculty