Spring.
This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester.
It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (
Objectives:
The course aims to give a thorough introduction to molecular microbiology.
Content:
The course is divided into 4 modules focusing on the following topics:
1. Molecular adaptations to extreme environments,
2. Metabolic and functional diversity,
3. Ecosystem and biogeochemical cycles and
4. Biotechnology and synthetic biology.
Students will complete project work related to the modules, consisting of:
a. Planning and carrying out laboratory work,
b. Analysis of -omics data,
c. Analysis of recent scientific literature and
d. Reporting and discussion of experiment.
The results of the project work shall be presented orally and in writing.
The course is primarily for students in the master's program in biology, specialization in Microbiology.
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student can
Skills
The student is able to
General competence
The student can
The forms of assessment are: