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EV5303: ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

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Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Graeme Nicol

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

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What other courses must be taken with this course?

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What courses cannot be taken with this course?

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Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course starts with an introduction to microbiology and then covers soil and aquatic microbial ecology, and bacterial, archaeal and fungal ecology. Microbial diversity and ecosystem function are covered with an emphasis on molecular techniques. There is also a computer-based practical on phylogeny. The course continues with an introduction to environmental biotechnology and then covers reporter and marker genes, biosensors, bioremediation, geomicrobiology, plant biotechnology, and the application of molecular techniques in biotechnology. There is also a tutorial on genetically modified crops and ethics, as well as background on commercial exploitation of biotechnology, and a laboratory-based practical.

Contact Teaching Time

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Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Continuous assessment based on a presentation (35%) and a grant application (75%); no written examination.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

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Course Learning Outcomes

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