DOCTORAL COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTION
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Course unit title |
Scientific direction Scientific code |
Faculty |
Department (s) |
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Application of Biochemistry in ecology
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Ecology and Environmental Science N 012 |
Life Sciences Centre |
Institute of Bioscience |
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Mode of studies |
Number of credits |
Mode of studies |
Number of credits |
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Lectures |
0 |
Consultations |
3 |
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Self-studies |
7 |
Seminars |
0 |
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Aims of course |
The course provides to environmental biotechnology and ecology and focuses on the utilization of microbial processes in waste and water treatment, and bioremediation. This course focuses on the biotechnological and research trends, methodologies currently exploited within the ecology field along with the impact of these endeavours in the areas of environment, industry, agriculture. Course introduces to the ethical issues surrounding contemporary bio-techniques, such as genetic testing, cloning and stem cells research, which help shape attitude regarding different applications of biotechnology. |
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Main topics |
Microbial conversions in open systems by favouring co-metabolism. Microbial selection for successful bioremediation. Novel techniques for introduction of natural strains in an effective way into a communits. Artifishial genomes. Introducing genetically modified organisms in open systems. Metabolome. The super challenges of the 21st century - climate change, energy supply, health and sustainable environment. Prevention of CO2, CH4 emissions from wastes, agricultural practices and natural systems. Waste water treatment, methanogenesis. Green energy supply, the various forms of bioenergy, microbial fuel cells . Effective waste recycling, the maintenance of the overall productivity of the soils supplying the raw biomaterials. Biological detoxication. Biological control agents. |
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Main literature |
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Book: Environmental Biotechnology: For Sustainable Future. Eds: Sobti R.Ch., Kumar Arora N., Kothari R. (Eds.), Springer, 2019; Journals: Nature Biotechnology, International Journal of Ecological Bioscience and Biotechnology; Environmental Biotechnology; Environmental and Toxicology Studies Journal; Petroleum & Environmental Biotechnology; Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Algal Research, Microbial Cell Factories, Microbial Biotechnology, Biomass and Bioenergy. |
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Assessment strategy |
Assessment criteria |
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Seminar |
The oral examination – seminar- presenting the novel research results focus on to the areas of microbiology chosen by the student and exam committee. Duration of presentation 30 - 45 min. |
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Coordinator(s): Name, surname |
Scientific degree |
Pedagogical rank |
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Lilija Kalėdienė |
PhD(HP) |
Professor |
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Approved by the Council of Graduate School of Life Sciences Center No 600000-…-… on the …. of …… 2021 |
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Chairman |