Biotechnological methods of metal removal from waste WB-IS-II-21-09-L
As part of the course, students will be introduced to research areas related to Environmental Biotechnology. Issues related to heavy metal pollution and its toxicity will be presented. Students will learn technologies for the elimination of heavy metals from wastewater and waste using microorganisms related to biohydrometallurgy, bioaccumulation, bioextraction using activated sludge and immobilized biomass.
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Term 2020/21_Z: obligatory | Term 2021/22_Z: obligatory | Term 2022/23_Z: optional with limited choices |
Preliminary Requirements
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Participation in exercises 15hrs.
Preparation to exercises 15h.
Total hours 30 (30/30) = 1
Learning outcomes in the field of knowledge:
Effect 1 The graduate knows and understands to an in-depth degree the methods and theories related to biotechnological processes and is able to practically apply this knowledge in the conduct of research and its description.
Learning outcomes in terms of skills:
Effect 2 The graduate is able to evaluate, critically analyse, synthesise, creatively interpret biotechnological research,
Effect 3 The graduate is able to use the knowledge possessed of chemical and microbiological analytics to conduct research and interpret the results.
Effect 4 The graduate is able to independently plan and implement their own teaching and guide others in biotechnological research.
Effect 5 The graduate is able to plan and carry out biotechnological research, including measurements, interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions.
Effect 6 The graduate is able to use the methods of chemical and microbiological analytics.
Learning outcomes related to competences:
Effect 7 The graduate is ready to critically evaluate the knowledge he/she possesses and the received content in the field of biotechnology
Effect 8. The graduate is ready to recognise the importance of interdisciplinary knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems in the field of biotechnology and to consult experts in case of difficulties in solving a problem on their own
Assessment criteria
Class preparation, reports, oral responses, class attendance.
Assessment 2 (fail) The student does not know and does not understand selected facts, objects and phenomena as well as methods and theories concerning them, which constitute advanced general knowledge in the field of environmental engineering; the student is not able to evaluate, critically analyse, synthesise, creatively interpret and present this information, he/she is not able to use his/her knowledge, formulate and solve problems and perform tasks typical for the professional activity related to environmental engineering, he/she is not able to plan and carry out his/her own lifelong learning and direct others to do so, he/she is not able to plan and carry out experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions, he/she is not able to use analytical, simulation and experimental methods; the student is not ready to critically evaluate his/her knowledge and perceived content, is not ready to recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems, and to seek expert opinion in case of difficulties in solving a problem on his/her own.
Assessment 3 (sufficient) The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of selected facts, objects and phenomena, as well as methods and theories related to them, which represent advanced general knowledge of environmental engineering; The student is able to evaluate, critically analyse, synthesise, creatively interpret and present this information; he/she is able to use his/her knowledge, formulate and solve problems and perform tasks typical of professional activity related to environmental engineering; he/she is able to plan and carry out his/her own lifelong learning and direct others to do so; he/she can plan and carry out experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions; he/she can use analytical, simulation and experimental methods to a basic degree; The student is prepared to a basic level to critically assess the knowledge he possesses and the content he receives, is prepared to a basic level to recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems, and to consult an expert in the event of difficulties in solving a problem independently.
Assessment 4 (good) The student has a good level of knowledge and understanding of selected facts, objects and phenomena, as well as methods and theories related to them, constituting advanced general knowledge of environmental engineering; the student is able to evaluate, critically analyse, synthesise, creatively interpret and present this information, the student is able to use the knowledge possessed, formulate and solve problems and perform tasks typical of professional activity; the student is able to evaluate, critically analyse, synthesise, creatively interpret and present this information; he/she is able to use his/her knowledge, formulate and solve problems and perform tasks typical of professional activity related to environmental engineering; he/she is able to plan and implement his/her own lifelong learning and direct others to do so; he/she is able to plan and carry out experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions; he/she is able to make good use of analytical, simulation and experimental methods; The student is prepared to a good degree to critically appraise his/her knowledge and perceived content, is prepared to a good degree to recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems and to consult an expert in the event of difficulties in solving a problem independently.
Assessment 5 (very good) The student knows and understands selected facts, objects and phenomena as well as methods and theories concerning them, which constitute advanced general knowledge in the field of environmental engineering; The student is able to evaluate, critically analyse, synthesise, creatively interpret and present this information, is able to use the knowledge he or she possesses, formulate and solve problems and perform tasks typical of professional activity related to environmental engineering, is able to plan and carry out his or her own lifelong learning and guide others in this respect, is able to plan and carry out experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions, is able to use analytical, simulation and experimental methods; the student is ready to critically evaluate his/her knowledge and perceived content, is ready to recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems, and to seek expert advice in case of difficulties in solving a problem independently.
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