Learning objectives
Module Bioremediation (2CFU)
This course aims to get students familiar with microbial metabolism, capabilities of microorganisms to remediate polluted environments and bioremediation technologies
Module phytoremediation
It provides to students technical knowledge about phytotechnologies for remediation of contaminated sites, and presents practical applications cases
Prerequisites
Module Bioremediation (2CFU)
Microbial metabolism
Course unit content
Module Bioremediation (2CFU)
This module of the course provides a general introduction to the diverse roles of microorganisms in bioremediation and solution of different environmental pollution problems.
Module phytoremediation
Physiological and biochemical bases of phytotechnologies
Basic techniques of phytotechnologies
Practical applications on organic and inorganic contaminants
Full programme
Module Bioremediation (2CFU)
Bacterial degradation of organic aliphatic and aromatic, alogenated and non alogenated most common environmental pollutants. Microorganisms and heavy metal pollution. In situ and ex situ bioremediation technologies. Removal of Nitrogen and Phosphorous from waste waters: Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation (Anammox). applications, eco-physiology and diversity of anammox bacteria. EBPR (Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal) and diversity of poly-P bacteria.
Module Phytoremediation
Phytoectraction - phytotransformation - bioremediation in the rhizosphere - phytovolatilisation - phytostabilisation - Constructed wetlands - Hyperaccumulators
Biochemical and molecular mechanisms of phytoremediation
Case studies
Bibliography
Module Bioremediation (2CFU)
MICROBIOLOGIA AMBIENTALE ED ELEMENTI DI ECOLOGIA MICROBICA (2008)P. Barbieri, G. Bestetti, E. Galli, D. Zannoni Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (Milano)
Slides, articles and reviews
Module Phytoremediation
Material provided by the lecturer
Teaching methods
Module Bioremediation (2CFU)
Lectures and seminars
Module phytoremediation
Frontal lectures and seminars
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination
Other information
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