Course Contents

Environmental biotechnology and society; environmental assessment of biotechnological processes; marine, agricultural and extreme environments; the activated sludge process; lagoons; aerobic biofilm processes; nitrification; denitrification; phosphorous removal; drinking water treatment; anaerobic treatment by methanogenesis; detoxification of hazardous chemicals; bioremediation; microbial deodorization, coal and oil desulphurization; microbial corrosion. Genetic manipulation strategies in environmental biotechnology; pollution indicators and pollution control strategies; bioreactors; domestic waste water treatment; industrial effluent treatment; sludge treatment; contaminated land and bioremediation; phytoremediation; landfills and composts; concept of integrated environmental biotechnology; biodegradation and biotransformation of hazardous chemicals; products of environmental biotechnology.

Course Synopsis

This course provides the student with an appreciation and understanding of the fundamental concepts and theoretical background of environmental science. It involves the study of environmental problems and the application of biotechnology to address current, local and global environmental issues.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be understanding the fundamental concepts and theoretical background of environmental science as it involves the study of environmental problems and the application of biotechnology to address current, local and global environmental issues.