EMBC+ MODULE 1: Understanding the structure and function of Marine Biodiversity
semester:
2
institute:
ects:
5
Marine Microbiology:
Overview about microorganisms in the oceans and their role in global elemental cycles. Concept of biological species with regard to bacteria. Physiology: photoautotrophic and chemotrophic production, phototrophic microorganisms in marine systems. Microorganisms in carbon, nitrogen and sulphur cycles. Anaerobic microbes, fermentations and anaerobic respiration.
keywords:
Ecophysiology of marine microorganisms, marine microbiology;