mar530 - Main Module Ecophysiology of prokaryotes (Complete module description)

Module label	Main Module Ecophysiology of prokaryotes
Module code	mar530
Credit points	12.0 KP
Workload	360 h
Institute directory	Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Microbiology (Master) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons	Könneke, Martin (module responsibility) Engelen, Bert (Module counselling) der Mikrobiologie, Lehrende (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module	The aim of the module "Ecophysiology of prokaryotes" is to impart in-depth knowledge on the metabolism and physiology of microorganisms and train students in practical skills to measure physiological parameters. After completion of the module, students can - contribute to current scientific projects (under guidance) - know modern analytical techniques - know and understand recent scientific literature - can write scientific reports, present their results and discuss them
Module contents	“Ecophysiology of prokaryotes”: Projects derived from current scientific programs are carried out, typically in groups of two students guided by a senior scientist or PhD student. Typical project deal with: - Anaerobic processes Molecular analysis of microbial communities - Sediment microbiology - Physiological experiments and activity measurements - Impact of viruses - Microscopic analysis of chemotaxis In the accompanying seminar, recent scientific studies in international journals are presented by the students. The results are summarized and discussed in a protocol fulfilling scientific level requirements.
Recommended reading	will be announced
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	annual
Module capacity	unlimited
Type of module	Wahlpflicht / Elective
Module level	AC (Aufbaucurriculum / Composition)
Teaching/Learning method	Block course, 4 weeks, seminar and laboratory work
Previous knowledge	Lecture: Physiology and diversity of prokaryotes; recommended: Sediment microbiology

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Seminar	2	WiSe	28
Exercises	8	WiSe	112
Total module attendance time			140 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	Announced during the course.	One assessments of examination: Portfolio: Written protocol (100%) and contribution to the seminar (seminar presentation, no mark) Active participation: Active and documented participation in practical courses (labs, exercises, seminars, field trips) and courses. These include e.g. the delivery of exercises, writing a lab report or seminar presentations according to the advice or the course supervisor.