Unit name | Geomicrobiology |
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Unit code | EASC30051 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
Unit director | Dr. Buss |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EASC20011 Environmental Geochemistry or equivalent knowledge. Students who have not taken EASC20011 should contact the unit director before registering for this unit. |
Co-requisites |
N/A |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
An overview of concepts, techniques, and issues in geomicrobiology as they relate to environmental geosciences.
Aims: to learn about and examine microbial properties, metabolisms, diversity and abundance in the natural environment; to appreciate the coupling of biological with chemical and physical processes in the natural environment; to examine specific ways in which microorganisms create or contribute to normal geological processes, environmental problems, and remediation of environmental problems; and to summarise current techniques for assessing microbial influences on the environment.
In addition to summative assessment, formative feedback is given throughout the unit by way of in-class quizzes and 2 problem sets.
On successful completion of the unit, the student will be able to:
Lectures and practicals
Recommended
Konhauser K.O. 2006. Introduction to Geomicrobiology. Wiley-Blackwell, 440 pp.