Microbial Ecology Course
This course equips you to excel in river microbial ecology, covering field sampling through to sequencing, data crunching, and sharp reporting. Build solid study designs, connect microbes to ecosystem roles, and transform tricky community data into practical insights for biology and environmental work. Ideal for researchers aiming to boost their impact in aquatic sciences.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to plan and carry out microbial studies along rivers from source to mouth. Master effective sampling methods, lab processes for sequencing and assays, and tracking vital environmental factors. Use cutting-edge bioinformatics and stats to analyse data, spot ecological trends, and present findings sharply in reports, publications, and talks.
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Develop skills
- River sampling design: quickly plan strong, contamination-free microbial surveys.
- DNA profiling skills: handle 16S/18S workflows from field to ready ASV datasets.
- Microbial analysis: tackle diversity metrics, ordinations, and standout taxa.
- Eco-function links: tie microbes to nutrients, contaminants, and water standards.
- Pro reporting: craft crisp figures, tables, and text for publications.
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