PEBO 435 : Aquatic microbiology

This course deals with the structure and life of microorganisms within different water bodies (springs, rivers, lakes and seas) their role in the cycling of elements in water and sediments. It will enable the students to understand the relationship between micro-organisms and aquatic plants and animals and the behavior of terrestrial forms in aquatic environments. Students will be taken through the various factors that influence aquatic microorganisms and microbial associations in an aquatic environment. It is designed to enable the students to know the economic significance of aquatic microorganisms. The course will also address aquatic pollution and the management approaches.