Learning outcome

After completing the course, the students should have the following qualifications regarding knowledge, skills, and general competence:

• be familiar with a number of key concepts in microbiology
• specialized insight in the use of indicator bacteria for water safety and drinking water regulations
• thorough knowledge of ecology and toxin production of Cyanobacteria
• be familiar with different techniques for the detection of toxins in water
• can carry out limited research project under supervision for detection of various genetic differences in Cyanobacteria in relation to genes involved in toxin production
• be able to carry out water analyses according to the microbial parameters in the drinking water regulation
• be familiar with the new techniques for detection of E. coli
• be able to convey review of recent international published research
• be able to communicate important academic theories, problems and solutions

Course Description

Key theme:

• drinking water regulations
• indicator bacteria for water quality
• Cyanobacteria, ecology, toxin production and health effects
• cultivation of bacteria
• detection of toxins from Cyanobacteria
• detection of Cyanobacteria based on DNA techniques
• microbiological water analysis
• water quality and water issues

Assessment Methods

Laboratory work and independent study will be evaluated in the form of written reports. A final written exam, 5 hours counts for 100 % of the grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean