Ecología microbiana
- Carrera: Maestría en Ciencias del suelo
- Docente(s): Dr. Jay Garland
- Fecha(s) de cursado: del 3 al 13/04/2018 (de 9 a 18 h)
- Costo: a informar (se abona en Tesorería, Pab. Central FAUBA, una vez confirmada la asistencia y al menos 7 días antes del inicio de clases)
- Créditos: 4
- Fecha de inscripción: cierra 20 días antes del inicio del curso
- Requisitos: manejo del idioma Inglés
- Observaciones: este curso se dicta en inglés
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Contenidos
Se analiza el importante rol de la acción de los microorganismos en los ecosistemas, con particular atención en los agroecosistemas. Los aspectos de transferencia de energía y materia en sus principales pasos metabólicos y los factores ambientales que modifican los principales procesos de descomposición, transformación y síntesis de materia.
Tipos de diversidad microbiana y factores ecológicos que resultan en el desarrollo de interacciones de beneficio (simbiosis) o deterioro (enfermedades). Métodos de evaluación de las funciones y estructura de la comunidad microbiana.
Course summary
Microbes are the most abundant and diverse organisms on the Earth. They are responsible for regulating the flow of energy and cycling of elements in the soil, water and atmosphere. In this course, we will analyze the significant role of microbial communities in ecosystems, with focus on agroecosystems. Firstly, the metabolic pathways and environmental factors that regulate decomposition, transformation and synthesis of organic matter will be discussed. Secondly, the different types of microbial diversity and the ecological factors that result in developing beneficial (symbiosis) or harmful (disease) interactions will be studied. Presentation of both areas will conclude with a discussion of strengths/weaknesses of current methods to assess the function and structure of microbial communities. These concepts will be reinforced by specifically addressing research projects in relevant areas, including both summary of the instructor’s on-going research projects and student presentations on proposed work to address topics of interest.
Course elements
The course involves a combination of 1) structured lectures on basic terminology/concepts/methods associated with microbial community structure and function, 2) targeted lectures on key topics of significance in the field which the instructor is actively engaged, to include antibiotic resistance, quantitative microbial risks assessment (QMRA), the importance of microbial functions in more sustainable approaches to providing food/water/ energy, and high throughout metagenomics sequencing of microbial communities, 3) student presentation projects on topics of specific interest to the students, and 4) a final exam addressing comprehension of material covered in topics 1&2 above.
Class schedule
The first few days (April 3, 4, and 5) will cover the basic concept lectures on microbial community function and structure. We will have a group discussion on potential topics for the student presentations on the afternoon of April 5th, with finalization of the topics and teams by the 6th so the students can begin work on them over the weekend. Specific lectures on active research projects/interests of the instructor will occur on Friday morning the 5th, April 9, and the morning of April 10. The morning of Wednesday, April 11 will be reserved for review/further discussions of material based on student interests. April 12 is reserved for student presentations. The final exam will occur on the 13th.
Este artículo fue actualizado el: 19-Feb-2018
