Introduction to geomicrobiology
The course combines current knowledge of geological processes and microbial mechanisms as they determine(d) Earth evolution.
The course includes a review of biological processes that are important in biogeochemistry of element cycling and in microbe-mineral interactions, as well as the major geomicrobiological processes shaping the Earth through geological time (e.g., microbialite formation, hydrothermal vent functioning, travertine precipitation, evolution of the atmosphere).
Course period Autumn 2021: Thursday September 30–Sunday October 31 (incorrect study period in the right column).
Autumn term 21 | Depending on the number of students and current restrictions, the course will either be given "as usual" or with lectures via Zoom and exercises on as many occasions as needed to be able to work in smaller groups. The information will be updated before the start of the course depending on the situation at that time.
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Course structure
Assessment
Is based on a written/oral assessment at the end of the course. Assessment criteria are:
A = Excellent
B = Very good
C = Good
D = Satisfactory
E = Sufficient
Fx = Insufficient
F = Entirely insufficientThe assessment criteria will be outlined at the start of the course. To pass the course, a minimum grade E is necessary.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Kurt Konhauser
Introduction to geomicrobiology
Blackwell, John Wiley Sons
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Course reports
Course evaluations allow the possibility to affect and take responsibility for your own learning and gives important information for our work with pedagogical development.
It's important that all students complete the course evaluations after each course, it gives the Department the opportunity to improve the courses' quality.
The course evaluation is composed of a number of questions and specific questions for each course. If you, as a student, want to contribute with more course specific questions you may send them to studies@geo.su.se.
If you haven't received the course evaluation for your finished course, or if you have other questions regarding course evaluations at IGV please contact studies@geo.su.se.
Course evaluation = student's review of the course
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Contact
Senior lecturer, Geomicrobiology
Christophe Dupraz
christophe.dupraz@geo.su.se
+46 (0)8 16 47 61 | Room: R323
