Term paper

A list of topics will be given in class and posted below. The term paper should include an abstract, introduction, description of the subject, discussion, conclusion, list of references, list of tables and figures. It should not exceed 10-12 pages. Make sure you quote all your references in the text and do not forget to identify the source of your figures and tables. Your reference list should have a minimum of 5 references form scientific journals or books.

List of topics (you can submit your own topic)

1. Global Warming and Pathogens
2. Global Trade and Spread of Infectious Diseases
3. Opportunistic Pathogens and Their Changing Impact on Human Health
4. Environmental Microorganisms and Indoor Air Quality
5. Environmental Factors and the Genesis of Epidemics
6. Waterborne Infectious Diseases
7. The Impact of Technological Changes on Infectious Diseases
8. In situ or ex situ biodegradation of BPC
9. In situ or ex situ biodegradation of PCE and TCE
10. Bioleaching of metals
11. Bioconcentration of metals for waste water treatment
12. Biodegradation of pesticides
13. Biodegradation of fossil fuels from oil spills

14. Microbial ecology of oil spills.

15.  Cyanobacterial toxins: causes and effects.

16.   Pfeisteria and fish kills: is their a link with large feedlots?

17. Distinguishing between the sources of fecal coliforms in   surface waters.

18. Germ warfare.

     

     

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