ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Description

The course aim is to provide the students with information on the application of biological processes in environmental technology. Environmental biotechnology covers the use of microorganisms in biotechnological processes such as sewage and industrial wastewater treatment, solid waste degradation, soil purification, bioremediation of sites contaminated with hazardous materials, enhancement of the quality of drinking water, biodegradation, bioconversion, biorecovery, biological detoxification.

ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 understand the possibilities of using macromolecules in nanotechnology
2. 02 understand the possibilities in developing functionalized devices
3. 03 understand and explain the potential application of engineered proteins in designing nanopore structures
4. 04 to find examples on methods for diagnostics and bio-sensing

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Nanobiotechnology, Elisabeth S. Papazoglou, Morgan & Claypool Publishers,2007, ISBN: 978-159-829-1384
2. 02 Plenty of a room for Biology at the Bottom, An Introduction to Bionanotechnology,Ehud Gazit,Imperial College Press, 2007, ISBN: 978-1-86094-677-6
3. 03 Bionanotechnology- Lessons from Nature, D.S.Godsell (Wiley-Liss) 2004, ISBN: 978-0-471-41719-4
4. 04 Lecture notes, selected research articles and review papers will serve as course material.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 understand the possibilities of using macromolecules in nanotechnology
2. L02 understand the possibilities in developing functionalized devices
3. L03 understand and explain the potential application of engineered proteins in designing nanopore structures
4. L04 to find examples on methods for diagnostics and bio-sensing

Program Outcomes

1. Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledgein these areas in complex engineering problems
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex environmental problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3. Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating environmental problems or discipline specific research questions.
4. Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language
6. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
7. Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
8. Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
9. Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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