Biotechnology and Microbiology for Environmental Sustainability
General data
Course ID: | WF-OB-SUMB |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
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(9998) Sustainable development
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Course title: | Biotechnology and Microbiology for Environmental Sustainability |
Name in Polish: | Biotechnology and Microbiology for Environmental Sustainability |
Organizational unit: | Center for Ecology and Ecophilosophy |
Course groups: |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczelnianych - Obszar nauk społecznych (studia II stopnia) (in Polish) Wykłady monograficzne dla studiów II stopnia magisterskich |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
6.00
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Language: | English |
Subject level: | intermediate |
Learning outcome code/codes: | OB2_W01 OB2_W09 OB2_W12 OB2_U01 OB2_U05 OB2_U09 OB2_K06 |
Short description: |
The course acquaints students with the possibilities of using microbiological and biotechnological tools in the assessment of the state of the environment, in monitoring the quality of soil, water and air, and in bioremediation. |
Full description: |
The course introduces students to the potential use of microbiological and biotechnological tools in the field of environmental protection and sustainability, mainly in environmental assessment, soil, water and air quality monitoring and bioremediation. This course shows the great diversity of microorganisms and their roles in natural processes in soil, water and air. Students will learn how microorganisms contribute to the assessment of environmental quality. The course will provide students with theoretical knowledge of how to perform microbiological analyses of soil, water and air. Students will learn basic methods and techniques for the detection and quantification of microorganisms in different habitats and microbial activity. The course will facilitate understanding of both environmental microbiology and biotechnology. |
Bibliography: |
Obligatory reading: 1. Margesin R, Schinner F. (eds.). 2005. Manual of Soil Analysis. Monitoring and Assessing Soil Bioremediation. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. 2. Maier R.M., Pepper I.L., Gerba C.P. 2009. Environmental Microbiology. 2nd edition. Academic Press. 3. Atlas R., Bartha R. 1998. Microbial ecology. Fundamentals and applications. Longman. 4. Alef K., Nannipieri P. 1995. Methods in Applied Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry.1st Edition. Academic Press. 5. Petre M. (ed.) 2013. Environmental Biotechnology - New Approaches and Prospective Applications. InTech Open. 6. Paul E.A. 2015. Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry, 4th Edition. Academic Press. 7. Basso T. (ed.). 2019. Yeasts in Biotechnology, IntechOpen, London. 10.5772/intechopen.77938 8. Elnashar M. (ed.). 2011. Biotechnology of Biopolymers. IntechOpen. In addition, for each exercise obligatory literature (scientific articles) to read is placed on the e-learning platform. Optional for Polish students: 1. Klimiuk E., Łebkowska M., Biotechnologia w ochronie środowiska. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2003. 2. Malepszy S (red.), Biotechnologia roślin. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2001 3. Bartkiewicz B., Oczyszczanie ścieków przemysłowych. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2002 5. Singleton P., Bakterie w biologii, biotechnologii i medycynie. PWN, Warszawa, 2000; |
Efekty kształcenia i opis ECTS: |
KNOWLEDGE: 1. student is able to describe the main groups of microorganisms and their role in the environment and biotechnology; 2. student has an elementary knowledge in basic areas of biotechnology and microbiology 3. student knows of basic vocabulary in the field microbiology and biotechnology 4. student is able to name and describe the basic methods of microbiological analysis of water, soil and air; 5. student knows safety rules in the microbiological laboratory; SKILLS: 1. student is able to recognize and describe the morphological systems of bacteria and fungi 2. student applies basic techniques, appropriate for microbiology and biotechnology and is able to use basic laboratory equipment and perform basic laboratory activities such as pipetting, making dilutions, inoculations, etc.; 3. student performs simple measurements and analyses of biological samples and makes the observation at a basic level; is able to describe the results and draw conclusions from the conducted experiences; 4. student is able to use computer systems or other IT tools to achieve educational and personal goals. COMPETENCE: 1. student demonstrates understanding of the phenomena and the physical and chemical processes in nature 2. student is able to work in a team; 3. student maintains security while working with microorganisms and is responsible for the equipment; |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
- attendance – a student is allowed three unexcused absences. - final test (30 test questions) - activity on e-learning platform |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2021/22" (past)
Time span: | 2022-02-01 - 2022-06-30 |
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MO TU WYK
CW
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Type of class: |
Classes, 15 hours, 5 places
Lectures, 15 hours, 5 places
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Coordinators: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram | |
Group instructors: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram, Maciej Sierakowski | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
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Classes - graded credit Lectures - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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Short description: |
The course acquaints students with the possibilities of using microbiological and biotechnological tools in the field of protection and sustainable environment, mainly in the assessment of the state of the environment, in monitoring the quality of soil, water and air, and in bioremediation. |
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Full description: |
The course acquaints students with the possibilities of using microbiological and biotechnological tools in the field of protection and sustainable environment, mainly in the assessment of the state of the environment, in monitoring the quality of soil, water and air, and in bioremediation. This course demonstrates a huge diversity of microorganisms and their roles in natural processes occurring in soils, water and air. Students will learn how microorganisms contribute to environmental quality. The course will get students theoretical knowledge how to perform microbial analysis of soil, water and air. The students get to know the basic methods and techniques for detection and quantification of microorganisms in different habitats and microbial activity. |
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Bibliography: |
1. Margesin R, Schinner F. (eds.). 2005. Manual of Soil Analysis. Monitoring and Assessing Soil Bioremediation. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. 2. Maier R.M., Pepper I.L., Gerba C.P. 2009. Environmental Microbiology. 2nd edition. Academic Press. 3. Atlas R., Bartha R. 1998. Microbial ecology. Fundamentals and applications. Longman. 4. Alef K., Nannipieri P. 1995. Methods in Applied Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry.1st Edition. Academic Press. 5. Petre M. (ed.) 2013. Environmental Biotechnology - New Approaches and Prospective Applications. InTech. 6. Paul E.A. 2015. Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry, 4th Edition. Academic Press. |
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Wymagania wstępne: |
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2022/23" (past)
Time span: | 2023-02-01 - 2023-06-30 |
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MO TU W WYK
CW
TH FR |
Type of class: |
Classes, 15 hours, 5 places
Lectures, 15 hours, 5 places
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Coordinators: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram | |
Group instructors: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram, Maciej Sierakowski | |
Course homepage: | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3aqoaYL1P6rZx9LRiuFDJ5Gnggi-b9M97mCQuW_9uyG2A1%40thread.tacv2/Og%25C3%25B3lny?groupId=56cdcbbb-43b3-496c-bb44-17c9699daada&tenantId=12578430-c51b-4816-8163-c7281035b9b3 | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Classes - graded credit Lectures - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS: | 6 ECTS = 1 ECTS (attendance at lectures and classes) + 4 ECTS (reading for classes activity on the Moodle learning platform) + 1 ECTS (exam preparation) Contact hours (work with an academic teacher) – 30h - lectures: 15h - exercises: 15h Non-contact hours (students' own work) – 120h - literature study: 30h - activity on e-learning platform: 60h - preparation for the exam: 30h |
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Short description: |
The syllabus takes into account the knowledge gained from the project "Challenges os sustainable development" (Wyzwania zrównoważonego rozwoju) FRSE, projekt nr EOG/21/K4/W/0028 |
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Wymagania wstępne: |
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2023/24" (in progress)
Time span: | 2024-02-15 - 2024-06-30 |
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MO TU W TH FR WYK
CW
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Type of class: |
Classes, 15 hours
Lectures, 15 hours
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Coordinators: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram | |
Group instructors: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram | |
Course homepage: | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3aqoaYL1P6rZx9LRiuFDJ5Gnggi-b9M97mCQuW_9uyG2A1%40thread.tacv2/Og%25C3%25B3lny?groupId=56cdcbbb-43b3-496c-bb44-17c9699daada&tenantId=12578430-c51b-4816-8163-c7281035b9b3 | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Classes - graded credit Lectures - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS: | 6 ECTS = 1 ECTS (attendance at lectures and classes) + 4 ECTS (reading for classes, activity on e-learning platform) + 1 ECTS (exam preparation) Contact hours (work with an academic teacher) – 30h - lectures: 15h - exercises: 15h Non-contact hours (students' own work) – 120h - literature study: 30h - activity on e-learning platform: 60h - preparation for the exam: 30h |
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Short description: |
The syllabus takes into account the knowledge gained from the project "Challenges os sustainable development" (Wyzwania zrównoważonego rozwoju) FRSE, projekt nr EOG/21/K4/W/0028 |
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Wymagania wstępne: |
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2024/25" (future)
Time span: | 2025-02-15 - 2025-06-30 |
Navigate to timetable
MO TU W TH FR WYK
CW
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Type of class: |
Classes, 15 hours
Lectures, 15 hours
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Coordinators: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram | |
Group instructors: | Anna Augustyniuk-Kram | |
Course homepage: | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3aqoaYL1P6rZx9LRiuFDJ5Gnggi-b9M97mCQuW_9uyG2A1%40thread.tacv2/Og%25C3%25B3lny?groupId=56cdcbbb-43b3-496c-bb44-17c9699daada&tenantId=12578430-c51b-4816-8163-c7281035b9b3 | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Classes - graded credit Lectures - examination |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy |
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(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS: | 6 ECTS = 1 ECTS (attendance at lectures and classes) + 4 ECTS (reading for classes, activity on e-learning platform) + 1 ECTS (exam preparation) Contact hours (work with an academic teacher) – 30h - lectures: 15h - exercises: 15h Non-contact hours (students' own work) – 120h - literature study: 30h - activity on e-learning platform: 60h - preparation for the exam: 30h |
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Type of subject: | obligatory |
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(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych: | (in Polish) nie dotyczy |
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Short description: |
The syllabus takes into account the knowledge gained from the project "Challenges os sustainable development" (Wyzwania zrównoważonego rozwoju) FRSE, projekt nr EOG/21/K4/W/0028 |
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Wymagania wstępne: |
The student should have a basic knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
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