Geobiology
| Title | ΓΕΩΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Geobiology |
| Code | C04 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600015465 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Class ID | 600256380
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600256380
- Other: myfiles.auth.gr
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The student will recognize the interaction of microbial biota (biosphere) with the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere and the role of organisms in geological processes
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Interaction of microbial biota (biosphere) with the ever-changing lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Elements of molecular biology, elements of microbiology. The role of organisms in geological processes. Microbes and metallogenesis. Global biogeochemical cycles and the role of organisms. Origin and evolution of life (ancient and bacteria, molecular biomarkers), biodiversity, deep biosphere (the microbial ecosystem of the upper parts of seabed sediments and of gas and oil fields). Greek and international examples
Keywords
microbials, bacterial, geological proccesses, deep biosphere, oil reservoirs
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | 2.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 50 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 40 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
16-01-2023
