Biotechnology and Environment
Code: 107537 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2500253 Biotechnology | OT | 4 |
Contact
- Name:
- Nuria Gaju Ricart
- Email:
- nuria.gaju@uab.cat
Teachers
- Antonio Sanchez Ferrer
Teaching groups languages
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Prerequisites
Although there is no official prerequisite, students are advised to review previously studied concepts in the subjects of Microbiology and Fundamentals of Bioprocess Engineering.
Objectives and Contextualisation
- Understand the role of microorganisms as agents of environmental change.
- Know the microorganisms involved in environmental bioremediation processes.
- Apply the general bases of Bioprocess Engineering to complete environmental bioremediation systems of the three vectors: water, air and solids.
Learning Outcomes
- CM34 (Competence) Design all the stages of obtaining biotechnological products or derivatives taking into account ethical and sustainable development aspects.
- KM36 (Knowledge) Describe the bases of the design of a biotechnological production process, as well as its environmental implications.
- KM36 (Knowledge) Identify the bases of the design of a biotechnological production process, as well as its environmental implications.
- SM32 (Skill) Apply safety standards both in the laboratory and in the design of biotechnological plants.
- SM32 (Skill) Apply safety standards both in the laboratory and in the design of biotechnological plants.
Content
1.Microorganisms and natural environments. Historical perspective. General aspects. Microorganisms in the natural environment. Microbial processes of environmental impact.
2. Air environment I Characteristics and stratification of the atmosphere. troposphere Dispersion through the air. Microorganisms: characteristics. Aerobiology methods. Man and the air environment.
3. Microbial interactions with inorganic pollutants. Microbial conversion of nitrates. acid mines Heavy metals: biological importance, interactions microbes, resistance mechanisms. Biorecovery
4. Adhesion to surfaces and biodeterioration. Colonization of surfaces. Bacterial biofilms: structure, physical-chemical and biological characteristics. Biofouling Biodeterioration. Biotechnological applications.
5. Microbial contamination of waters. Microorganisms and water pollution. Drinking water. Concept of indicator microorganism of pollution Analysis techniques and current regulations. Pathogenic microorganisms present in water i associated diseases.
6. Aerial environment II Organic and inorganic pollutants in the air. Quantification of pollutants in gaseous streams pollutants Biological air purification processes: Biofilters, Percolator filters, Bioscrubbers.
7. Biological water purification processes I Classification of processes. Environmental parameters and water quality standards. Aerobic processes.
8. Biological water purification processes II Removal of nutrients. Anaerobic processes. Technology selection criteria.
9. Biological processes of purification and recovery of solid waste Waste characteristics: Types and biodegradability. Biological treatment processes: Composting and/or Methanization. Ecoparks.
10. Microorganisms and organic pollutants. Biodegradation Environmental parameters and biodegradation. Persistence and biomagnification. approach experimental Biodegradation of organic pollutants. Bioremediation
11. Biological control. Pest control strategies. Pest control for: bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. The microorganisms as antagonists
Activities and Methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Lectures | 32 | 1.28 | CM34, KM36, SM32 |
| Organised visits | 8 | 0.32 | KM36, SM32 |
| Seminars | 10 | 0.4 | CM34, KM36, SM32 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Tutorials | 4 | 0.16 | CM34, KM36, SM32 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Bibliographic search | 16 | 0.64 | KM36, SM32 |
| Individual reading | 20 | 0.8 | KM36, KM36, SM32 |
| Indivudual study | 35 | 1.4 | CM34, KM36, SM32 |
| Preparation for oral presentations | 15 | 0.6 | KM36, KM36, SM32 |
The subject Environmental Biotechnology consists of three modules, which have been programmed in an integrated way, so the student will have to relate throughout the course the content and the activities programmed for that to achieve the skills indicated in this guide.
The three modules are as follows:
Master classes: Lectures or lectures represent the main activity to be carried out in the classroom and they allow basic concepts to be transmitted to students in a relatively short time. They will be complemented with Power Point type presentations and various didactic material that will be given to the students through the space Moodle.
Seminars: These are work sessions for groups with a small number of students, based on assignments proposed by the teaching staff, that students will work independently and that will be discussed or presented later in the classroom. This is a mandatory activity.
Visits:Visits have been scheduled to waste treatment facilities of different types or to them to work on topics related to the subject in order to bring the student closer to real situations where the Environmental Biotechnologist can intervene. This is a mandatory activity.
Additional information: In order to support the training activities indicated above, students will be able to carry out tutorials individual sessions in the teaching staff's office, in which tutoring will have to be arranged beforehand. The student will have in the subject's Moodle space all the documentation provided by the teaching staff for to a good follow-up of the same. You can also consult the teaching space of the Degree Coordination for get updated information about the degree.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continous Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organized visits assessment | 15 | 2 | 0.08 | CM34, KM36, SM32 |
| Seminars assessement | 25 | 2 | 0.08 | CM34, KM36, SM32 |
| Therory assessement : Microbiology | 30 | 3 | 0.12 | KM36, SM32 |
| Therory assessement: Engineering | 30 | 3 | 0.12 | CM34, KM36, SM32 |
Continued avaluation
The evaluation of the subject will be individual and continuous through the following tests: Evaluation module of theoretical classes (60% of the overall grade): Throughout the course, two written assessment tests for this module, which are eliminatory. Each of the tests will have one weight of 30% of the overall grade of the subject, but the average will only be made if the grade of the tests is higher than 4.5, otherwise the student will have to recover the part not passed in the final exam.
Seminar evaluation module (25% of the overall mark): 4 The evaluation will include the following aspects: Oral presentation of the work done (15% of the overall mark). Taking written tests (10% of the overall mark). If the student has not participated in the preparation or defense of a seminar, the module is suspended. To pass the subject you must obtain a grade of 5 or higher in each module and have attended the field trips
Students who do not pass any of the written tests will be able to recover them on the date scheduled for the final evaluation of the subject, as long as they have been evaluated in at least 2/3 of these It will be considered that a student will obtain the qualification of Not Assessable if he completes less than 67% of the assessment activities.
Students who wish to improve their grade will waive the previously obtained qualification, and will be examined of all the written tests corresponding to the different modules of the subject. Unique Assessment The single assessment consists of a single summary test in which the contents of the entire course will be assessed theory program of the subject. The grade obtained in this synthesis test will represent 60% of the final grade of the subject and must be equal to or greater than 5.
The single assessment will be done on the same day as the 2nd partial of the subject.
The seminar module assessment will follow the same process as the continuous assessment. The grade obtained it will account for 25% of the subject's final grade. The delivery of evidence from the seminars will follow the same procedure that to the continuous evaluation. The seminar module is compulsory, as is the field trip module. It is required to have approved the seminar module and having attended the field trips to be able to take the single assessment test. the note obtained in the seminar module, corresponds to 25% of the final grade and the field trip the remaining 15% and they must always be 5 or higher.
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Software
No specific software is needed in this subject.
Language list
| Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PCAM) Field practices | 441 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEM) Seminars | 441 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 44 | Catalan | first semester | morning-mixed |