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Environmental Biotechnology

Code:

BIOT164

Sigla:

BA

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
OFICIAL	Biotecnologia

Ocorrência: 2023/2024 - 2S

Ativa?	Yes
Unidade Responsável:	Departamento de Engenharia Química e Biológica
Curso/CE Responsável:	Undergraduate in Biotechnology

Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos

Sigla	Nº de Estudantes	Plano de Estudos	Anos Curriculares	Créditos UCN	Créditos ECTS	Horas de Contacto	Horas Totais
BIOT	27	Study Plan	3	-	2	45	54

Língua de trabalho

Portuguese - Suitable for English-speaking students
Obs.: Português

Objetivos

The curricular unit of Environmental Biotechnology aims to present the main forms of environmental pollution in the water, the air and the soil, the characteristics and mechanism of action of microorganisms in the biodegradation of organic and inorganic compounds, provide students with essential knowledge of biotechnological processes applied treatment processes for remediation, treatment and conversion of waste and effluents. It is intended that students develops an overview of the Environmental Biotechnology, exploring its pervasive nature and rapid development of new environmental challenges. It is also intended that the student develops the ability to search for solutions in the preservation of the environment.

Resultados de aprendizagem e competências

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Modo de trabalho

Presencial

Programa

1.Introduction: Microorganisms and metabolisms; Microbial interactions; Microbiological diversity.

2. Water biotechnology and public health: Microbiology; Transmission and detection of pathogens; Water quality Indicators; Cyanobacteria and Algae; Monitoring.

3.Biotechnology of soil and landfills: Microorganisms. Plant-microorganism interactions; Dynamics of organic matter. Composting; Methanogenesis; Nitrogen transformations. Transformations of phosphorus and sulfur. Biomineration.

4.Aerobiology: Microorganisms. Dispersion and transport. Acid rain. Monitoring and control of pathogens and toxins.

5. Biodegradation and Bioremediation: Biodegradability of xenobiotic compounds; Anaerobic digestion. Bioremediation of soils and wastewater. Bioleaching. Gas biofiltration. Biotechnology applied to recycling.

6. Biotechnological processes: WWTP - activated sludge; Lagoon. Percolating beds. Biodegradation of effluents by rotating discs. Digestion Stations. Sanitary landfills

Bibliografia Obrigatória

Metcalf & Eddy; Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, McGraw-Hill, 2003
Mackenzie Davis, David Cornwell; Introduction to Environmental Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1998
Allan Scragg ; Environmental Biotechnology, Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN: 9780199268672

Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem

The lessons of the curricular unit are organized into three fundamental blocks: liquid effluents, air pollution, and solid waste. For each of these blocks theoretical material will be presented, promoting the involvement and participation of all students, developing their reasoning skills and stimulating their critical thinking. Materials subjects will be available for consultations in Moodle platform. A forum for discussion of the lectured topics it will be created in Moodle platform. Some guided technical visits will be expected, allowing for the consolidation of the themes taught, as well as the preparation, presentation and discussion of a work. At any time, students can contact the teacher via the same platform.

Tipo de avaliação

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Componentes de Avaliação

Designation	Peso (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	30,00
Teste	70,00
Total:	100,00

Componentes de Ocupação

Designation	Tempo (Horas)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	5,00
Estudo autónomo	6,50
Frequência das aulas	37,50
Trabalho escrito	5,00
Total:	54,00

Obtenção de frequência

No attendance regime

Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final

Continuous assessment:

Student’s group work, Poster or video, to be submitted in Moodle and presentated in class.

Grade= 70% (Individual written test) + 30% (Student’s group work)

Assessment by exam or special season:
Grade =  80% (Exam) + 20% (Student’s group work) 
or
Grade=  100% (Exam)
– the best of the two options will apply.

Minimum Exam grade is 9.5 values.