ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOREMEDIATION
Academic year2016/17
CoursePLANT AND MICROBE BIOTECHNOLOGIES
Code269GG
Credits6
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| MICROBIOLOGIA AMBIENTALE E BIORISANAMENTO | AGR/16 | LEZIONI | 64 | |
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Knowledge
The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the main issues related to the biology, ecology and molecular biology of microorganisms living in natural and anthropogenic environments. He/she will acquire knowledge of systems and technologies of environmental protection, and will be able to analyze and correlate diversity and functionality of environmental microbes. Lastly, he/she will be aware of modern approaches for environment bioremediation that rely on biotechnologies to protect environmental quality.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
In periodic tests the student must demonstrate to be able to explain correctly the main topics of the course.
In the seminar the student must be able to organise an effective and correct seminar.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Periodic Quizzes/multiple choice
- Laboratory practical
Further information:
Seminar will be evaluated as 33%.
Periodic tests will be evaluated as 67%.
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- participation in seminar
- participation in discussions
- individual study
- Laboratory work
- Bibliography search
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminar
- laboratory
Syllabus
The course is designed to teach students the microbial diversity and functions of natural and anthropogenic environments. The course will provide the knowledge of the main functional group of microorganisms in water and soil environments, their interactions with other organisms and their role in biogeochemical cycles, focusing on physiological and molecular basis of their functions. The main technologies for environmental protection and bioremediation of polluted soils and for biological wastewater treatment will be included, along with the methodologies for the sampling, monitoring and characterization of the environmental microbial communities.
Bibliography
- Biavati B, Sorlini C. (2008). Microbiologia Agroambientale. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
- Barbieri P., Bestetti G., Galli E., Zannoni D. (2008). Microbiologia Ambientale e Elementi di Ecologia Microbica. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
Work placement
Laboratory practical on isolation, cutlivation and characterisation of microorgansims from environmental samples, including contaminated soils.
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