Environmental biotechnology Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S2BTA14.2019

Module name: Environmental biotechnology
Module code: 2BT_E_25
Programme code: 01-S2BTA14.2019
Semester:
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • winter semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
  • winter semester 2020/2021
  • summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 6
Description:
The module covers a detailed knowledge of environmental biotechnology. Student learns the different ways of application of microorganisms and plants in the treatment of environments contaminated with heavy metals and toxic organic compounds. Meets the microbial resistance mechanisms to heavy metal ions and the ability of microorganisms to degrade aromatic hydrocarbons. The module also provides the knowledge about the methods of genetic modification of microorganisms aimed at improving their catabolic activity, as well as the improvement of the enzymes used in the environment protection. Student ran onto the methods used in environmental biotechnology, lab activities develop abilities to independently carry out the experiments, as well as analyze and interpret the results.
Prerequisites:
Principles of biotechnology, microbiology, molecular genetics and biochemistry at the undergraduate level.
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 possesses wide knowledge of environmental biotechnology. [2BT_E_25_1]
 2BT_E_W02_P [5/5]
Student names and describes plants and microorganisms that can be applied in the bioremediation of polluted environments. [2BT_E_25_2]
 2BT_E_W04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W09_P [5/5]
Student names and describes the methods of improving of the organisms potentially applicable in environmental biotechnology. [2BT_E_25_3]
 2BT_E_W04_P [4/5] 2BT_E_W09_P [5/5]
Student applies advanced biotechnologiucal techniques to characterize and modify microorganismal strains. [2BT_E_25_4]
 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5]
Student demonstrates the ability to critically analyze the results of the experiments. [2BT_E_25_5]
 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [4/5]
Student understands the necessity to apply biological methods in environmental protection and to inform the socjety about new achievements in environmental biotechnology. [2BT_E_25_6]
 2BT_E_K01_P [4/5] 2BT_E_K02_P [4/5]
Student is able to work independently as well as in group, follows the rules of laboratory work. [2BT_E_25_7]
 2BT_E_U04_P [4/5] 2BT_E_K02_P [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Colloquium [2BT_E_25_w_1]
Written work checking the level of knowledge and skills acquired during the laboratory classes.
 2BT_E_25_2 2BT_E_25_3 2BT_E_25_4 2BT_E_25_6
Current evaluation of practical skills [2BT_E_25_w_2]
Evaluation of the ability to perform experiments according to the protocol, analyses of the results, evaluation of the way of following of the rules of laboratory work by a student, evaluation of theoretical praparation to the laboratory classes.
 2BT_E_25_3 2BT_E_25_4 2BT_E_25_5 2BT_E_25_7
Report of the laboratory classes [2BT_E_25_w_3]
Students, as a team, prepare a report, describing the experiment, results and interpretation of the results.
 2BT_E_25_3 2BT_E_25_5 2BT_E_25_7
Final colloquium [2BT_E_25_w_4]
Written work checking the level of understanding of the information acquired during the lectures.
 2BT_E_25_1 2BT_E_25_2 2BT_E_25_3 2BT_E_25_6
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 [2BT_E_25_fs_1]
Lecture illustrated by examples from lecturer’s own researches and quoted from the literature, using audiovisual devices.
 15
Student learns the knowledge from the lectures, reading of scientific literature and electronic sources connected with the issues taught.
 35 Final colloquium [2BT_E_25_w_4]
laboratory classes [2BT_E_25_fs_2]
Individual or group work under the tutor’s supervision, performing of the experiments according to the instructions analysis of the results.
 45
Preparation to the classes using recommended literature and instructions, report preparation.
 55 Colloquium [2BT_E_25_w_1] Current evaluation of practical skills [2BT_E_25_w_2] Report of the laboratory classes [2BT_E_25_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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