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				Microbes and Society
			
		 
		
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				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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				Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Natural World Context
				
				Approved course: NU Core-Science/Technology Level 1