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Course Catalog 1998/99


Environmental Engineering

SBR003 Microbiology 6.0 ECTS credits

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/CREDITS
Laboratory work and study visit 2.55ECTS
Written exam 3.45ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
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.

Further information:

Valid for school year 1998/99.
Current version this school year:http://www.luth.se/stuka

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Last edited 1998-12-18