BIOL1141 (Microbes and Society) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Introduces the unseen world of microorganisms. Students analyze how the growth and behavior of this diverse group of organisms affect many aspects of human society including agriculture and food preparation; drug development and manufacture; liquid and solid waste management; genetic engineering; geochemical cycles; and health and disease.
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