Control and identification of seafood-borne disease.
Humans live in a world that is largely maintained and regulated by microorganisms.
Dr. Herwig presents an overview and background about aquatic microbiology in a series of lectures. Lecture notes and additional information are provided to students at the FISH 490 web site. Guest speakers from the FDA, National Marine Fisheries Service, EPA, King County, and the UW may provide lectures. Samples that are examined are from local marine and freshwater environments. Two field trips are planned, to the FDA Laboratory in Bothell, WA and to the Seattle Aquarium.