Humans, Microbes and Global Change
Offered By: American Society for Microbiology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intricate relationship between humans, microbes, and global change in this 42-minute lecture by Gary King, PhD, Professor of Microbial Biology at Louisiana State University. Delve into the various ways human-microbe interactions impact global change, with a focus on their effects on important atmospheric trace gases. Examine key concepts such as the Lachaise Principle, mining and coal production, acid mine drainage, human appropriation of net primary production, and perturbations in marine biogeochemistry. Investigate human-induced climate changes, including alterations to the carbon cycle, methane budget, and global nitrogen cycle. Learn about coastal hypoxia, soil acidification, and the impacts of crop type and soil management on microbial processes. Gain insights into the challenges posed by these interactions and their implications for the future of our planet.
Syllabus
Introduction
Themes
Outline
Lachaise Principle
Mining and Coal Production
Acid Mine Drainage AMD
Human appropriation of net primary production
Human perturbation of marine biogeochemistry
Human induced changes in climate
Rate of change
Carbon cycle
Methane budget
Global nitrogen cycle
Coastal hypoxia
Human impacts
Nitrogen cycle
Acidifying soils
Nitric oxide
Carbon monoxide
Crop type soil management
Challenges
Conclusion
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
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