. "Microbes and biogeochemistry"@en . . "7.5" . "Course goals\n\n \nThe objectives of this course are:\n(1) to provide a mechanistic and qualitative understanding of biogeochemical processes in aquatic environments (in particular oceans) and\n(2) to describe interactions between microorganisms and the geosphere. The course will focus on organisms that are involved in organic carbon production, transformation and degradation, mineral precipitation and dissolution, and that control the distribution of elements, such as C, N, P, and some other nutrient elements in diverse environments at and below the Earth's surface.\nContent\nThis course deals with the interactions between the biosphere and geosphere, in particular in the marine environment. The focus is on modern environments and the two-way linkage between organisms and their surroundings. We will cover the basic concepts and approaches in biogeochemistry and the organism involved. The distribution, growth and metabolism of selected organism will be related to the major biogeochemical cycles (e.g. C, N, P, S, Fe) and to processes such as redox transformations and mineral dissolution/precipitation. The course also deals with the basis of molecular techniques, use of isotopes in (microbial) ecology and conceptual models for microbial processes and biogeochemical cycles. The course will be useful for those interested in bioremediation, biogeochemical processes in present and past ecosystems, the effect of climate and global change on the functioning of System Earth. Students will present and discuss debated issues at the interface of the biosphere and geosphere.\nDevelopment of Transferable Skills\nWritten communication skills: Students are expected to write term papers and a short research proposal.\nVerbal communication skills: Students will present a lecture for the general audience about a recent topic in Biogeochemistry.\nStrong work ethic: students are assigned tasks early in the course with fixed deadlines and have to organize themselves in order to deliver on time.\nAnalytical skills: the material offered comprises many aspects and students are supposed to elucidate complex issues crossing disciplinary boundaries." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Other Chemistry Kas"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Master of Earth, Life and Climate"@en . . "https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/earth-life-and-climate" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "Topics you will study during this two-year programme include amongst others the origin and evolution of life, major transitions in earth’s history, dynamics of sedimentary systems, carbon sources and sinks, biogeochemical and geochemical cycles, climate change and its impact on natural environments such as glaciers, ice sheets, lakes, groundwater, wetlands, estuaries, and oceans. You will learn state-of-the-art reconstruction methods, modelling techniques, and laboratory experiments that has been developed and applied in a wide range of earth and beta science disciplines, such as biogeology, palaeontology, palynology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, environmental geochemistry, organic geochemistry, hydrology, physical geography, geology, biology, climate dynamics, marine sciences and palaeoceanography. You will utilise these skills in your own research project or internship in preparation for an international career in applied or fundamental research."@en . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2314.00" . "Euro"@en . "21736.00" . "Mandatory" . "Many graduates from the Earth, Life and Climate programme go on to find employment in research. Typical professional profiles of graduates include Geologist, Sedimentologist, Biogeologist, Physical Geographer, Stratigrapher, Paleoceanographer, Palaeoclimatologist, Geochemist and Hydrologist."@en . "4"^^ . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .