Microbial Ecology Course
Dive into 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 fieldwork and research.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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. Analyse data using cutting-edge bioinformatics and stats, spot ecological trends, and present findings sharply in reports, articles, and talks.
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Develop skills
- River sampling design: quickly plan strong, clean microbial surveys.
- DNA profiling: handle 16S/18S workflows from sample to ASV tables.
- Microbial analysis: tackle diversity metrics, plots, and main taxa.
- Eco-function links: tie microbes to nutrients, toxins, and water standards.
- Pro reporting: craft clear visuals, tables, and tight narratives.
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