 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
| Environmental Microbiology | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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| S-BIOG-060 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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| Français | Français | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
| Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2019-2020 assessments (Covid-19) |
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| Description of the modifications to the Q3 2019-2020 online assessment procedures (Covid-19) |
| An individual work of minimum 5 pages (max. 10) and concerning one of the following subjects is required: - DNA extraction from soils: what are the possible methods? What are the problems? How to obtain an optimal protocol? Offer a point-by-point protocol. For this, take inspiration from scientific articles found on PubMed. A list of references should be provided at the end of the report. - In situ hybridization (FISH): recall the principle and propose a protocol for visualizing bacteria in a microbial community in a soil. What are the problems? For this, take inspiration from scientific articles found on PubMed. A list of references should be provided at the end of the report. - Imaging by NanoSIMS in microbiology. Principle, examples, difficulties. Take inspiration from scientific articles found on PubMed. A list of references should be provided at the end of the report. The work must be returned no later than August 15, 2020 by sending it to the professor (david.gillan@umons.ac.be) |
Content of Learning Activity
1. Introduction; 2. Major microbial ecosystems (soils, sediments, sea water, fresh water, air, symbioses) 3. Measures of microbial activity
4. Metagenomics 5. Human contaminants
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Not applicable
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term