Environmental Planning and Design

SBR003 Microbiology 6.0 ECTS credits

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General information about studying at Luleå University
TIMEPERIOD: Quarter IV

LANGUAGE: Swedish

EXAMINER
K Grennberg Univ lekt

PREREQUISITES


COURSE AIM
To give the student basic knowledge of microbiology, understanding of how microorganisms affect transformation and transport of different materials.

CONTENTS
Major types of microorganisms, their metabolism and metabolic diversity, their growth and its control. Microbial ecology. Microorganisms and biogeochemical cycles. Applications to environmental protection. Industrial microbiology.

TEACHING


EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, 3, 4, 5

ITEMS AND CREDITS 
Laboratory work                                             	2.5 ECTS
Written exam                                                	3.4 ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Brock, T. D. et al: Biology of Microorganisma. PHI. 1994. Laboratory Manual (In Swedish). Division of Waste Management and Recycling.

REMARKS
Recommended prerequisites: SBE007 or SBE003 and KMK004 or corresponding courses.
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