ENVIRONMENT APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
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Knowledge of basic notions of chemistry is suggested.
No formal propedeuticity is required.
Final oral exam scored out of a maximum of 30 points.
The examination will aim to the evaluation of the level of knowledge and comprehension of the topics treated during the course (40%), ability to link notions of general microbiology with the notions of applied microbiology (30%), clarity of expression (20%) and the proper use of a scientific language related to the field of the microbiology applied to the environment (10%).
The aim is to provide students with an integrated knowledge of general microbiology and microbiology applied to the environmental technologies. The student will acquire a scientific terminology and language proper to the field and will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to basic and applied aspects concerning the use of microorganisms in environmental microbial technologies.
Introduction and story of microbiology and difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (2 hours)
Morphology and cytology of the bacterial cell. (2 hours)
Sterilisation techniques. (2 hours)
Nutrition and cultivation of bacteria. (2 hours)
Bacterial growth and factors influencing the growth. (2 hours)
Metabolic diversity in prokaryotes. (4 hours)
Microbial evolution and systematics. (2 hours)
Methods of analysis of the environmental microbial communities. (2 hours)
Microbial habitats and role of microorganisms in the environment. (4 hours)
Microbial role in biogeochemical cycling. (2 hours)
Waste water treatments. (4 hours)
Bioremediation of contaminated soil. (4 hours)
Microorganisms and energy production. (4 hours)
Composting. (4 hours)
Bioleaching for metal recovery. (2 hours)
Principles of industrial microbiology. (2 hours)
Microbiology and cultural heritage. (4 hours)
Biavati, Sorlini. Microbiologia Agroambientale, CEA. 2008.
Madigan, Martinko, Stahl, Brock. Biologia dei microrganismi, Pearson. 2012.
Wessner, Dupont, Charles. Microbiologia, CEA, 2015.
Pdf slides will be available on the e-learning platform.
Total course lecture hours: 48.
Appointment via email Elisabetta.Zanardini@uninsubria.it
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