- Docente: Stefano Fedi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/19
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Stefano Fedi (Modulo 1) Enrico Dinelli (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Marine Biology (cod. 8857)
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from Jan 29, 2024 to May 07, 2024
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from Jan 25, 2024 to Mar 11, 2024
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has gained knowledge of the main energy metabolisms of marine microorganisms and the way they take part in the biogeochemical cycles. Furthermore, the student has reached a good knowledge of the role microorganisms play in the structuring of marine environments, particularly idrothermal vents and sediments.
Course contents
Introduction to marine microbiology. Microbial biodiversity: genetics, genomics, viruses. Biogeochemical cycles: carbon, nitrogen and sulphur. Microorganisms and climate. Marine sediments: structure and formation processes. Marine hydrothermal environments.
Readings/Bibliography
The list of readings will be given for each lecture.
Teaching methods
A 6 credits course, corresponding to 42 hours frontal or on-line lectures, depending on the Covid-19 pandemic.,
Assessment methods
Final written exam.
Teaching tools
All the teaching material will be available to the students.
Office hours
See the website of Stefano Fedi
See the website of Enrico Dinelli