546-0051/01 – Foundations of Biotechnology (ZaklBio)

Principles of cellular functions with regard to metabolism and energetics of biological systems, biocatalysis, breeding of industrial microorganisms, biotechnological processes and their implementation into engineering, isolation of system constituents. Implementation of biotechnologies into the system of technical science, application of biotechnologies in the preparation and processing of industrial mineral resources and waste water treatment. syllabus Lectures: 1. Introduction. Microbiology as a science. Classification of microorganisms. Classification of bacteria according to physiological properties. 2. A cell – composition of microbial cells. Bacteria - morphology, bacterial cell structure multiplication of bacteria classification of bacteria 3. Yeasts – cytology of yeasts multiplication of yeasts classification of yeasts 4. Moulds - basic characteristics classification of moulds Algae - basic characteristics classification of algae 5. Basic features of microorganisms’ metabolism Influence of external environment on microorganisms 6. Dynamics of growth and multiplication of microorganisms 7. Characteristics of bacteria of the Thiobacillus ferrooxidans genus 8. Mechanism of bacterial oxidation of sulphides by Thiobacillus ferrooxidans bacteria (direct and indirect). 9. Factors affecting the activities of T.F. bacteria Culture media for T.F. lO. Bacterial leaching method Technology of leaching ores. ll. Bacterial desulphurization of coal. l2. Silicate bacteria – their effect on silicates - degradation mechanisms - utilization in practice l3. Bioaccumulation and final treatment of water by microorganisms. l4. Oil bacteria and decontamination of soils. l5. New directions and technologies in the application of microorganisms in mineral dressing.