651-2060/01 – Application of microorganisms in biotechnology (CAT/AMB)
Gurantor department | Department of Chemistry and Physico-Chemical Processes | Credits | 2 |
Subject guarantor | RNDr. Lenka Dzurová, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | RNDr. Lenka Dzurová, Ph.D. |
Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
Year | 3 | Semester | winter |
| | Study language | Czech |
Year of introduction | 2022/2023 | Year of cancellation | |
Intended for the faculties | FMT | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
To introduce the use of microorganisms in traditional biotechnologies, to draw attention to ubiquitous occurrence of microorganisms as a result of their application in various industrial processes and to understand their importance in waste treatment. Students will acquire broad fundamental knowledge about the use of microorganisms in industrial processes and in protecting the environment.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Summary
The course Application of microorganisms in biotechnology summarizes possibilities of utilization of microorganisms in traditional biotechnology. It deals with fermentation techniques (bioreactors, culture conditions), defines and describes microorganisms with industrial use. It also provides comprehensive information on the application of a particular species of microorganism in industry (e.g. food, pharmaceutical, wood processing, etc.), while does not forget about environmental protection (wastewater treatment, bioremediation).
Compulsory literature:
Recommended literature:
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Written exam.
E-learning
Other requirements
Requirements will be specified in lectures.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
- Introduction to fermentation technology, bioreactors, nutrient media, cultivation conditions.
- Overview of microorganisms with industrial use.
- Microorganisms in food industry (production of alcohols, dairy products, etc.).
- Production of antibiotics, vitamins and pharmaceutics.
- Cosmetics and traditional biotechnology.
- Application of microorganisms in wood processing industry.
- Impact of microorganisms in agriculture.
- Biodegradation: how microorganisms help to protect environment.
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction
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