Geomicrobiology
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Subject overlap | 10 sp overlapp med GEOL344 og 5 sp overlapp med GEOL341 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Bachelor's degree in earth science, biology, chemistry or equivalent.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course GEOV344 the student should be able to:
- give an overview of the most important microbial metabolisms in biogeochemical cycles
- explain how the microbial processes mediate dissolution of minerals and rocks
- explain how the microbial processes mediate formation of new, secondary minerals
- give an overview of methods for detection and identification of microorganisms in geological material
- give an overview of different traces of life in modern and ancient time and explain how these are important to astrobiology
Contact Information
Department of Earth Science, studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
The aim of the course is to give an introduction in geomicrobiology. The course gives an overview of main groups of microorganisms that are important in biogeochemical element cycles, and how they influence on the dissolution and degradation of minerals and rocks and on the precipitation and formation of new mineral deposits. Analytical methods and techniques for identification of microorganisms in geological materials will be introduced and demonstrated. Emphasis will be on the coherence between metabolic processes and geochemical processes. Microbial life in extreme environments and in early time, and its implications for astrobiology is also included.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course GEOV344 the student should be able to:
- give an overview of the most important microbial metabolisms in biogeochemical cycles
- explain how the microbial processes mediate dissolution of minerals and rocks
- explain how the microbial processes mediate formation of new, secondary minerals
- give an overview of methods for detection and identification of microorganisms in geological material
- give an overview of different traces of life in modern and ancient time and explain how these are important to astrobiology
Pre-requirements
Bachelor's degree in earth science, biology, chemistry or equivalent.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic principles in microbiology and aquatic geochemistry
Compulsory Requirements
Laboratory exercises and written assignment
Assessment methods
Portfolio evaluation
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
Department of Earth Science, studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no