Geomicrobiology and minerals

7.5 credits cr.
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The course deals with the microbially-mediated carbon cycle, with special focus on microbe-mineral interaction.

stones

It looks at the impact of microorganisms on the aquatic and terrestrial geochemistry. It covers basics in microbiology and microbial metabolisms, lithosphere and hydrosphere as microbial habitat, microbial biomineralization and weathering, industrial and environmental application of geomicrobiology (e.g., biomining, bioremediation, water treatment), origin of life.

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
ISBN: 9780632054541
Course reports
- Course report GG7036 SP 2024 Kursvärdering/course evaluation
Contact
Elisabeth Däcker
Administrativ studierektor

elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se

08-674 78 70

See profile page for Elisabeth Däcker
Visiting address

S 316

Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
Christophe Dupraz
Associate professor of Geomicrobiology

christophe.dupraz@geo.su.se

08-16 47 61

See profile page for Christophe Dupraz
Visiting address

R 323

Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset

7.5 credits

Spring 2025

Period 1

Day-time, 100%

On campus

Study period

20/02/2025 - 23/03/2025

Spring 2025 | Day-time | 100 % | On campus

Course code: GG7036

Application Code: SU-59121

Level

Master's level

Language

English

Eligibility

Selection

Higher Education Credits (up to 270).

Syllabus - legal document

Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2023.pdf

Tuition fee

Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 17500 SEK. The complete course: 17500 SEK. More information on tuition fees

Subject

Area of interest

Science and Mathematics

Department responsible for education

Department of Geological Sciences

Selected reading

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