Objectives and competences
- Awareness of microbiological activity as a key factor for environmental sustainability
- To know the integration of different microorganisms in technological solutions for environmental recovery, namely water and soils
- Develop research competences
Teaching Methodologies
The course is structured into different types of classes, including lectures, tutorial sessions (OT) and laboratory classes, addressing the
main topics of the course. Lectures focus on presenting the fundamental concepts related to the application of microbial biotechnology in
different sectors (e.g., agriculture, forestry, water, and soils) and their relationship with sustainability, including seminars delivered by
experts. In some lectures, activities contributing to the students’ continuous assessment are also carried out.
During laboratory classes, students perform experimental work related to some of the topics addressed in the lectures, developed in the
context of ongoing research projects at CBQF. At the end, students prepare a report on the work carried out.
During tutorial sessions, students analyse a case study on the application of environmental biotechnology to a soil- or water-related
problem, which is discussed throughout the semester. At the end, students present an oral SWOT analysis of the proposed solution.
Throughout the semester, students are also encouraged to participate in seminars given by professionals in fields related to the course,
organized at CBQF.
Syllabus
- Microorganisms and wastewater treatment - from water reuse to the recovery of by-products in a circular perspective
- Microorganisms and practical applications for agriculture and forest – bioinoculants, biodiversity and microbiome and soil health
- Applications of environmental biotechnology in the requalification of degraded soils
- Microorganisms and degradation of xenobiotics - bioremediation
- Lectures by specialists in related topics.
