BENS5120 Winter Microbiology (1–2 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2019-2020

Description

Winter conditions play a major role in shaping boreal and ecosystems, and have strong impact on plant and microbial communities. This course covers the different aspects of plant and microbial biology in winter conditions. The lectures introduce students to different microbial habitats in winter and current literature on seasonal dynamics of bacterial and fungal communities. The course will also cover the physiological adaptations of boreal plants and predicted impact of climate change in structure and function of plant and microbial communities. The course will include lectures and field work.

Learning outcomes

 After completing this course the student:

  • will understand through lectures and field work the physiolocical and community level adaptations to winter conditions of boreal and arctic plants and microbes
  • will know the current literature on the emerging field of research
  • will understand the methodology for microbial and plant field studies in winter conditions

Additional information

The course will be followed by the workshop “The Forgotten Season - Microbial Life in Boreal and Arctic Winter, in which students are also encouraged to participate.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in lectures and practicals.
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Participation in teaching (1–2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Study methods:

Active participation in lectures and practicals.

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