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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate a knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques for profiling microbial diversity and function in the environment;
2) Describe the role of microbes in nutrient cycling;
3) Describe potential linkages between microbes and higher organisms;
4) Discuss the application of microorganisms in the biodegradation of pollutants;
5) Critically assess the various strategies used for bioremediation of contaminated environments.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 122 |
Students should have completed ENVB30100 Ecological and Environmental Microbiology before taking this module
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Class feedback on essay once submitted Individual feedback in the form of comments on submitted essay
Name | Role |
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Dr Tancredi Caruso | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Fiona Doohan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Graham Hughes | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Sean Storey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29 | Thurs 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29 | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29 | Wed 14:00 - 14:50 |