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Mark A. Radosevich

Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ESS 454 - Environmental Soil Biology
3 credit hour(s)

Biology and biochemistry of the soil environment as they apply to environmental and agricultural processes and sustainability. Topics include the soil habitat, microbial ecology and diversity, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, biodegradation, and research methodology to investigate soil microorganisms. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both ESS 454 and ESS 554.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ESS 231, ESS 232; BIOL113* or BIOL150* or BIOL158*; BIOL114* or BIOL160* or BIOL168*

Other Instructors: DeBruyn, Jennifer Mary

ESS 516 - Microbiology in the Anthropocene
3 credit hour(s)

The Anthropocene is defined as: the period of time during which human activities have had an environmental impact on the Earth. This course will explore how Earth’s microbiome has responded to human activities that have had significant environmental impacts such as temperature, acidification, moisture availability, toxins/nutrients/pollution exposure, etc. Example microbial habitats include human/animal, agricultural, terrestrial, aquatic, deserts and landfills.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab.
Recommended Background: General soils.

ESS 554 - Environmental Soil Biology
3 credit hour(s)

Biology and biochemistry of the soil environment as they apply to environmental and agricultural processes and sustainability. Topics include the soil habitat, microbial ecology and diversity, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, biodegradation, and research methodology to investigate soil microorganisms. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 454 and 554.
Recommended Background: Introductory soils and introductory biology.

Other Instructors: DeBruyn, Jennifer Mary

ESS 593 - Special Problems in Environmental and Soil Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Picture of Mark A. Radosevich
206 Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences Office Building
2506 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4531
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Microbiology, General, Ohio State Univ Columbus, 1994

Mark A. Radosevich

Professor | Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Picture of Mark A. Radosevich image
206 Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences Office Building
2506 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4531
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Microbiology, General, Ohio State Univ Columbus, 1994
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
ESS 454 - Environmental Soil Biology
3 credit hour(s)

Biology and biochemistry of the soil environment as they apply to environmental and agricultural processes and sustainability. Topics include the soil habitat, microbial ecology and diversity, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, biodegradation, and research methodology to investigate soil microorganisms. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both ESS 454 and ESS 554.
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ESS 231, ESS 232; BIOL113* or BIOL150* or BIOL158*; BIOL114* or BIOL160* or BIOL168*

Other Instructors: DeBruyn, Jennifer Mary

ESS 516 - Microbiology in the Anthropocene
3 credit hour(s)

The Anthropocene is defined as: the period of time during which human activities have had an environmental impact on the Earth. This course will explore how Earth’s microbiome has responded to human activities that have had significant environmental impacts such as temperature, acidification, moisture availability, toxins/nutrients/pollution exposure, etc. Example microbial habitats include human/animal, agricultural, terrestrial, aquatic, deserts and landfills.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab.
Recommended Background: General soils.

ESS 554 - Environmental Soil Biology
3 credit hour(s)

Biology and biochemistry of the soil environment as they apply to environmental and agricultural processes and sustainability. Topics include the soil habitat, microbial ecology and diversity, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients, biodegradation, and research methodology to investigate soil microorganisms. Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 454 and 554.
Recommended Background: Introductory soils and introductory biology.

Other Instructors: DeBruyn, Jennifer Mary

ESS 593 - Special Problems in Environmental and Soil Science
1 - 3 credit hours

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.