C-module and Ph.D. course Spring of even numbered years, credit 5 ECTS
Department of Microbial Ecology, Institute of Biology, University of Aarhus,
Marine Biological Laboratory, Zoological Institute, University of Copenhagen
Aims
To give an introduction to analysis of microscale chemical gradients and associated interpretations. The course is primarily intended for those interested in microbial ecology, limnology, and oceanography, but physiologists and others may also participate.
Location and duration
The course will take place at the University of Aarhus field station at Rønbjerg, and the duration is 8 days from April 29 to May 8 2000.
Contents
Diffusional processes and modeling of such processes. Analysis of oxygenic and anoxygenic phototrophic communities or organisms by use of microscale chemical sensors and optical sensors. Analysis of the nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon cycles in nature by use of optical, electrochemical, and bio-sensors.
During the first 4 days there will be 3 lectures in the morning followed by a planned laboratory exercise during the afternoon. The participants will present themselves and their projects during the evenings. During the last 4 days the participants will work on a project of their own finished off with a project report. The report, which may have up to 3 authors, has to be submitted to the organizers no later than one month after the course.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching materials
Notes sumitted to the participants 2 weeks before the course
Teachers
Niels Peter Revsbech (AAU), Michael Kühl (KU), and invited guest lecturers.
Limit on number of attendees
15
Additional remarks
This course is primarily organized for Ph.D. students and their attendance will be given first priority. Teaching will be in English if non-Scandinavians participate.