Biotechnology methods in environmental protection Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2015

Module name: Biotechnology methods in environmental protection
Module code: 1BT_27
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2015
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
Student learns aerobic and anaerobic processes in biotechnology, biotechnological methods for recovery of metal and mineral raw materials, as well as mechanisms involved in xenobiotic detoxification by microorganisms. The module provides the knowledge of the methods for the treatment of contaminated environments. Particular emphasis is placed on the biological methods for soil remediation (bioremediation of soil using mycorrhizal fungi), water treatment (activated sludge process and biological bed) and solid wastes treatment. In addition, student learns and ran onto the basic methods for the determination of physico-chemical and microbiological quality of wastewater and sludge, and methods allowing control of the number of selected groups of bacteria. Furthermore, this module familiarizes students with the principles of work in a specialized laboratory. Laboratory classes improve their ability to analyze and interpret results of the conducted experiments.
Prerequisites:
Implementation of the learning outcomes of the modules on chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology and bases of biotechnology.
Key reading:
see syllabus compulsory reading.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student defines and describes the basic concepts and terms used in environmental biotechnology. [1BT_27_01]
 1BT_W07 [5/5] 1BT_W16 [5/5]
Student possesses a basic knowledge of the methods used in the bioremediation of polluted environments. [1BT_27_02]
 1BT_W15 [5/5] 1BT_K06 [5/5]
Student enumerates and characterizes microorganisms of industrial importance. [1BT_27_03]
 1BT_W11 [5/5] 1BT_W12 [5/5]
Student explains and describes the physical and chemical phenomena that occur in nature. [1BT_27_04]
 1BT_W02 [4/5] 1BT_W03 [4/5]
Student performs physico-chemical and microbiological analysis of the environmental samples under the tutor supervision. [1BT_27_05]
 1BT_U04 [5/5] 1BT_U07 [5/5]
Student describes the effects of the experiment, analyzes the results, and draws the conclusions. [1BT_27_06]
 1BT_U05 [5/5]
Student follows the rules of laboratory work and cares about the safety of others. [1BT_27_07]
 1BT_U14 [5/5] 1BT_K03 [4/5]
Student demonstrates the ability for individual and team work. [1BT_27_08]
 1BT_U11 [4/5] 1BT_K05 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Colloquium [1BT_27_w01]
Written work verifying the level of knowledge and skills acquired during the laboratory classes.
 1BT_27_01 1BT_27_02 1BT_27_03 1BT_27_04
Continuous evaluation of practical skills [1BT_27_w02]
Evaluation of following the rules of laboratory work by a student, continuous evaluation of student skills in the use of laboratory equipment, evaluation of the ability to perform experiments according to the protocol, analyses of the results, drawing conclusions.
 1BT_27_05 1BT_27_06 1BT_27_07 1BT_27_08
Report of the laboratory classes [1BT_27_w03]
Students, as a team, prepare a report, describing the experiment, results and conclusions.
 1BT_27_01 1BT_27_02 1BT_27_06
Exam [1BT_27_w04]
Written work verifying the level of understanding of the information acquired during the lectures. One condition for admission of a student to the exam is to pass the laboratory classes and the report.
 1BT_27_01 1BT_27_02 1BT_27_03 1BT_27_04
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [1BT_27_fs01]
Lectures with the use of the various audiovisual aids.
 15
Student learns the knowledge from the lectures, reading of scientific literature and electronic sources connected with the issues taught.
 10 Exam [1BT_27_w04]
laboratory classes [1BT_27_fs02]
Individual or group work in a Biochemistry lab under the tutor’s supervision, performing of the experiments according to the instructions, analysis of the results. Consultation: Work with the Individual students in order to prepare a report from the laboratory classes
45
Preparation to the classes using recommended literature and instructions, revision and consolidation of the knowledge required to pass the test, report elaboration.
50 Colloquium [1BT_27_w01] Continuous evaluation of practical skills [1BT_27_w02] Report of the laboratory classes [1BT_27_w03]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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