Microbial Ecology Course
Master river microbial ecology from field sampling to sequencing, data analysis, and clear reporting. Design robust studies, link microbes to ecosystem function, and turn complex community patterns into actionable insights for biological sciences work. This course equips you with practical skills for designing river studies, analysing microbial data, and communicating findings effectively in reports and presentations.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical skills to design and conduct river microbial studies from headwaters to downstream sites. You will learn robust sampling strategies, laboratory workflows for sequencing and activity assays, and measurement of key environmental variables. Additionally, you will analyse data using modern bioinformatics and statistics, interpret ecological patterns, and communicate results clearly in reports, papers, and presentations.
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Develop skills
- River sampling design: plan robust, low-contamination microbial surveys quickly.
- DNA-based profiling: run 16S/18S pipelines from sampling to clean ASV tables.
- Microbial statistics: analyse alpha/beta diversity, ordinations, and key taxa.
- Eco-function insight: link microbes to nutrients, pollutants, and water quality.
- Publication-ready reporting: build clear figures, tables, and concise text.
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