After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• derive the essential technical terms in environmental microbiology.

• describe the basic diversity and forms of microorganisms (incl. viruses) and their importance for the environment.

• formulate important microbiologically based material flows in the environment.

• analyze and discuss microbiological basics of biotechnological and environmental biotechnological processes by using basic technical terms.

• name and discuss important types of microbiological hazards to the human health in the environment.

Course content:

• History, importance and concepts of environmental microbiology.

• Basic methods of analysis and investigation in environmental microbiology.

• Diversity of algae, protozoa, fungi, bacteria, archaea, viruses.

• Health aspects of microorganisms in the environment.

• Nutrient cycling and microbial loop.

• Degradation, transformation and co-metabolism.

• Examples of important applications in environmental biotechnological processes.

Frontal lecture supported by examples, documents, discussions

The lecture is planned in presence mode.

In case of a fallback scenario, we will use audio documented PowerPoint slides that are made available in TUWEL.

Written examination

Exams are currently being held in presence again.

Only in case of a fallback scenario a return to online exams is planned. We will inform about this at short notice if necessary.

The completion of the lecture Biology is a prerequisite.