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n.BA.BT.UBT1.22HS (Environmental Biotechnology 1)
Module: Environmental Biotechnology 1
This information was generated on: 28 May 2023
No.
n.BA.BT.UBT1.22HS
Title
Environmental Biotechnology 1
Credits
2
Description
Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2022
Study Programme
Biotechnology
Regulations Applicable
RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme
Module Type
X
Compulsory Module
Elective Module
Optional Module
Planned Semester
3rd Semester
Module Coordinator
Rolf Warthmann
Telephone / E-Mail
+41 (0)58 934 58 74 /
rolf.warthmann@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)
Rolf Warthmann and various lecturers
Entrance Requirements
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
Students will
become familiar with the concept of sustainability and be able to apply it to different environmental compartments.
be able to schematically represent and explain the natural cycles of
C, N, P and S
.
be able to explain anthropogenic influences on natural material cycles and derive the relevance of environmental biotechnological processes from this.
be able to assess basic aerobic and anaerobic microbiological build-up and degradation reactions in the environment.
gain an insight into the material and energetic use of biomasses and be able to explain their biochemical foundation.
be able to
recognise water as the basis of life
, gain insights into the water cycle and be able to describe different processes of municipal drinking water production.
be able to describe different methods of detecting microorganisms in drinking water.
be able to describe the basic principles of wastewater treatment.
be able to recognise the importance of environmental biotechnological issues and processes as part of the role of a biotechnologist.
Module Content
The four classic domains of the environment: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and energy (global reservoirs, pools and rivers)
Natural cycles of
carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus
,
and anthropogenic influences on these systems
Biochemical basics of aerobic and anaerobic microbiological metabolism
Principles and concepts of sustainability and bioeconomy
Biogenic resources, renewable raw materials and their characterisation and use
Fundamentals of the energetic and material use of biomasses
Estimation of the energy potential of biological waste
Natural water cycle, water as a resource
Microbial loads in drinking water and their detection methods
Basics of wastewater treatment
Fields where environmental biotechnologist operate
Follow-up Modules
Environmental Biotechnology 2; Microbial Analytics practical, Toxicology und Ecotoxicology, Environmental Chemistry Minor
Methods of Instruction
Lectures, exercises, independent self-study, excursions
Digital Resources
All resources are available on Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload
Contact Hours
28
Guided Self-Study
12
Independent Self-Study
20
Total Workload
60
Classroom Attendance
For excursions, yes. Otherwise, no.
Assessment
Written exam at the end of the semester 70% - e-assessment
Coursework 30%: Grade as a result of groupwork.
If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to
pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch
and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction
German
Comments
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Course: Environmental Biotechnology 1
No.
n.BA.BT.UBT1.22HS.V
Title
Environmental Biotechnology 1
Note
No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 28 May 2023.