Biotechnology and Microbiology for Environmental Sustainability WF-OB-SUMB
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The course introduces students to the potential use of microbiological and biotechnological tools in the field of environmental protection and sustainability, mainly in environmental assessment, soil, water and air quality monitoring and bioremediation.
This course shows the great diversity of microorganisms and their roles in natural processes in soil, water and air. Students will learn how microorganisms contribute to the assessment of environmental quality. The course will provide students with theoretical knowledge of how to perform microbiological analyses of soil, water and air. Students will learn basic methods and techniques for the detection and quantification of microorganisms in different habitats and microbial activity. The course will facilitate understanding of both environmental microbiology and biotechnology.
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Term 2021/22_L:
The course acquaints students with the possibilities of using microbiological and biotechnological tools in the field of protection and sustainable environment, mainly in the assessment of the state of the environment, in monitoring the quality of soil, water and air, and in bioremediation. |
(in Polish) E-Learning
Term 2022/23_L: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy | Term 2020/21_L: (in Polish) E-Learning z podziałem na grupy | Term 2024/25_L: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy | Term 2021/22_L: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy | Term 2023/24_L: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy | Term 2019/20_L: (in Polish) E-Learning z podziałem na grupy |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Term 2022/23_L: 6 ECTS = 1 ECTS (attendance at lectures and classes) + 4 ECTS (reading for classes activity on the Moodle learning platform) + 1 ECTS (exam preparation)
Contact hours (work with an academic teacher) – 30h
- lectures: 15h
- exercises: 15h
Non-contact hours (students' own work) – 120h
- literature study: 30h
- activity on e-learning platform: 60h
- preparation for the exam: 30h
| Term 2023/24_L: 6 ECTS = 1 ECTS (attendance at lectures and classes) + 4 ECTS (reading for classes, activity on e-learning platform) + 1 ECTS (exam preparation)
Contact hours (work with an academic teacher) – 30h
- lectures: 15h
- exercises: 15h
Non-contact hours (students' own work) – 120h
- literature study: 30h
- activity on e-learning platform: 60h
- preparation for the exam: 30h
| Term 2024/25_L: 6 ECTS = 1 ECTS (attendance at lectures and classes) + 4 ECTS (reading for classes, activity on e-learning platform) + 1 ECTS (exam preparation)
Contact hours (work with an academic teacher) – 30h
- lectures: 15h
- exercises: 15h
Non-contact hours (students' own work) – 120h
- literature study: 30h
- activity on e-learning platform: 60h
- preparation for the exam: 30h
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE:
1. student is able to describe the main groups of microorganisms and their role in the environment and biotechnology;
2. student has an elementary knowledge in basic areas of biotechnology and microbiology
3. student knows of basic vocabulary in the field microbiology and biotechnology
4. student is able to name and describe the basic methods of microbiological analysis of water, soil and air;
5. student knows safety rules in the microbiological laboratory;
SKILLS:
1. student is able to recognize and describe the morphological systems of bacteria and fungi
2. student applies basic techniques, appropriate for microbiology and biotechnology and is able to use basic laboratory equipment and perform basic laboratory activities such as pipetting, making dilutions, inoculations, etc.;
3. student performs simple measurements and analyses of biological samples and makes the observation at a basic level; is able to describe the results and draw conclusions from the conducted experiences;
4. student is able to use computer systems or other IT tools to achieve educational and personal goals.
COMPETENCE:
1. student demonstrates understanding of the phenomena and the physical and chemical processes in nature
2. student is able to work in a team;
3. student maintains security while working with microorganisms and is responsible for the equipment;
Assessment criteria
- attendance – a student is allowed three unexcused absences.
- final test (30 test questions)
- activity on e-learning platform
Bibliography
Obligatory reading:
1. Margesin R, Schinner F. (eds.). 2005. Manual of Soil Analysis. Monitoring and Assessing Soil Bioremediation. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
2. Maier R.M., Pepper I.L., Gerba C.P. 2009. Environmental Microbiology. 2nd edition. Academic Press.
3. Atlas R., Bartha R. 1998. Microbial ecology. Fundamentals and applications. Longman.
4. Alef K., Nannipieri P. 1995. Methods in Applied Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry.1st Edition. Academic Press.
5. Petre M. (ed.) 2013. Environmental Biotechnology - New Approaches and Prospective Applications. InTech Open.
6. Paul E.A. 2015. Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry, 4th Edition. Academic Press.
7. Basso T. (ed.). 2019. Yeasts in Biotechnology, IntechOpen, London. 10.5772/intechopen.77938
8. Elnashar M. (ed.). 2011. Biotechnology of Biopolymers. IntechOpen.
In addition, for each exercise obligatory literature (scientific articles) to read is placed on the e-learning platform.
Optional for Polish students:
1. Klimiuk E., Łebkowska M., Biotechnologia w ochronie środowiska. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2003.
2. Malepszy S (red.), Biotechnologia roślin. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2001
3. Bartkiewicz B., Oczyszczanie ścieków przemysłowych. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2002
5. Singleton P., Bakterie w biologii, biotechnologii i medycynie. PWN, Warszawa, 2000;
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Term 2021/22_L:
1. Margesin R, Schinner F. (eds.). 2005. Manual of Soil Analysis. Monitoring and Assessing Soil Bioremediation. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. |
Notes
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Term 2021/22_L:
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Term 2022/23_L:
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Term 2023/24_L:
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Term 2024/25_L:
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Additional information
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