Molecular and microbial ecology: from theory to practice

About this programme

This course explores how microorganisms shape and sustain ecosystems using modern molecular tools such as DNA sequencing and bioinformatics. You will learn how microbes interact with animals and plants, drive key processes like nutrient cycling and ecosystem resilience, and how molecular methods can reveal their hidden roles in nature. Through lectures, lab work, computer analyses, project presentations, and study visits, you will gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in applying molecular ecology to real-world challenges in sustainable agriculture, environmental monitoring, and biodiversity conservation. Knowledge equivalent to - 120 credits in a field of study within natural science - 60 credits in biology - 5 credits microbiology - 5 credits ecology - a level of English equivalent to upper-secondary-school English (Engelska 6) BI1479, Molecular and microbial ecology: from theory to practice, 15.0 Hp Print syllabus The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to - 120 credits in a field of study within natural science - 60 credits in biology - 5 credits microbiology - 5 credits ecology - a level of English equivalent to upper-secondary-school English (Engelska 6) The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of molecular and microbial ecology and the use of molecular methods, approaches and applications in basic ecological and environmental science questions, as well as how molecular methods can be used to solve