Duration
20h Th
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The first part of the course is devoted to description of "natural" organic molecules biodegradation in the marine realm (external and internal processes for control and optimisation of the activity within the "microbial loop")(8 hours).
The second part consists in description of some mathematical models of microbial activity in natural conditions (2 hours).
The third part is devoted to exploring the ways of artificially introduced molecules biodegradation (domestic wastes, detergents, aromatic cycles and halogenated molecules, hydrocarbons and plastics)(8 hours).
The last part of the course is devoted to "biodeterioration" processes (when biodegradation goes too far) (2 hours).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To get in touch with the complexity of interactions within the microbial world and focus on positive aspects of bacterial activity.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Elementary knowledge (general microbiology course) of the bacterial world.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Five times 4 hours to place according to scheduled courses
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Course notes and copy of all illustrations distributed at first course.
Course edited, printed and distributed by Oceanographic Institute Press (Paris)
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Oral exam with notes
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Mathieu Poulicek - Tél 04 366 50 67 - Email: mpoulicek@ulg.ac.be