Phytoremediation Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021

Module name: Phytoremediation
Module code: 2BT_E_32
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The module Phytoremediation enables students to get knowledge on physicochemical methods of soil cleaning from heavy metals and on phytoremediation as a method of environmental biotechnology. During the course student will learn about subsets (types) of phytoremediation (phytoextraction, phytostabilisation, rhizofiltration, phytodegradation, phytovolatilization), processes occurring in soils during phytoremediation, mechanisms of uptake of metals by plants, resistance of plants and microorganisms to heavy metals, role of endophytes and bacteria as well as ectomycorrhiza and arbuscular mycorrhiza in phytoremediation. During the practicals student learns how to cultivate plants in hydroponic systems, how to prepare and digest plant material and how to analyse obtained results.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge on botanic and plant physiology.
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 describes and defines basic physicochemical methods of soil cleaning from toxic elements. [2BT_E_32_1]
 2BT_E_W01_P [1/5]
Student describes phytoremediation as a one of the environmental biotechnology methods. [2BT_E_32_2]
 2BT_E_W04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W05_P [1/5]
Student describes processes occurring in the soil during phytoremediation. [2BT_E_32_3]
 2BT_E_W03_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5]
Student explains the mechanisms of uptake, accumulation and plant resistance to heavy metals. [2BT_E_32_4]
 2BT_E_W03_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K01_P [2/5]
Student explains the mechanisms of plant growth stimulation by endophytic and rhizospheric bacteria. [2BT_E_32_5]
 2BT_E_W03_P [1/5] 2BT_E_U02_P [5/5]
Student conducts experiments, describes and analyses the results of experiments, draws up conclusions and prepares the report. [2BT_E_32_6]
 2BT_E_W02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K02_P [5/5]
Student has a habit of reading new specialist literature. [2BT_E_32_7]
 2BT_E_K01_P [3/5]
Student describes the role of ectomicorrhiza, arbuscular micorrhiza and bacteria as tools for enhancing the efficiency of phytoremediation. [2BT_E_32_8]
 2BT_E_W03_P [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Activity during practical [2BT_E_32_w_1]
During the practicals student will be evaluated for his ability to use all laboratory equipment properly, conduct experiments, analyse results and draw conclusions, prepare writing report.
 2BT_E_32_4 2BT_E_32_5 2BT_E_32_6
test [2BT_E_32_w_2]
Test covers materials from lectures and books recommended by lecturers.
 2BT_E_32_1 2BT_E_32_2 2BT_E_32_3 2BT_E_32_5 2BT_E_32_7 2BT_E_32_8
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_32_fs_1]
Lectures with multimedia devices.
 15
Knowledge of materials from lectures and textbooks suggested by lecturers.
 15 test [2BT_E_32_w_2]
laboratory classes [2BT_E_32_fs_2]
Individual work in the laboratory, conducting of experiments on the basis of instruction, analyses of obtained results.
 15
Preparation for practicals on the basis of literature. Preparing reports from conducted experiments.
 35 Activity during practical [2BT_E_32_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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