The environment encompasses various elements crucial for life on Earth. Understanding its
components is essential for grasping ecological systems, sustainability, and human impact on the
planet. In this lecture, we will delve into the nature of three fundamental components of the
environment: the atmosphere, soil, and water.
Environmental Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and the physical and chemical conditions
influencing them. Environments are components of ecosystems.
- Lecturer : frances olisaka