Course content

Microbiell ecology:

Natural ecosystems: Microbes in natural habitats; air, water and soil.

Unnatural ecosystems: Biological water purification. Anaerobe prosesses.

Marin fouling and rise of marin biofilm

micro algea

Learning outcome

Læringsutbytte - Kunnskap:

have knowledge of microbial populations, society and ecosystems.

understand the causes and effects of pollution. 

understand microbial interactions with focus upon limiting resources.

  

Læringsutbytte - Ferdigheter:

have gained laboratory skills.

conducted a independent laboratory- and fieldwork.

be able to conduct longtime experiments 

     

Læringsutbytte - Kompetanse:

have basal knowledge of physical and chemical processes in the environment and of the interaction between environment and organisms.

understand different kinds of food chains and the interaction between inorganic and organic substances. 

have a understanding for the diversity of lives who represents different solutions upon the challenges of life.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogiske metoder:

Lectures, laboratory work, group assignment, field trips and literature study.         

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

Approved group assignment with oral presentation.

Approved field exercise

Compulsory work consists practical exercises.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatoriske arbeidskrav

Specific conditions