Biotechnology | University of Parma

Professor: - Marco BERGONZONI
Academic discipline: Ecologia (BIO/07)
Field: A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity: Student's choice

24 hours
of face-to-face activities

3 credits

hub: PARMA

course unit
in ITALIAN

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exam calls

Integrated course unit module: SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES

Learning objectives

To provide base knowledge on sustainability and environmental policies
To lead to applied knowledge on tools for evaluation of sustainability
To understand practical cases and applications

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

The module will concern environmental sustainability applied to processes, products and servicies, of particular interest for biotechnology.

Full programme

-Concepts of enironmental sustainability, Green deal, Agenda 2030, circular economy
-Environmental legislation at EU and national level
-Environmental sustainability balance
-Norms UNI EN ISO 14001 and EMAS
-Best available techniques (BAT)
-Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
-Carbon Footprint
-Environmental labels
-Integrated product and service policy
-Environmental authorisations (AIA, EUA)
-Principles for eco-planning
-Raw matters and use of resources
-Innovative materials at low environmental impacts, biodegradable and compostable materials
-Conformity of processes, products to environmental regulations

Bibliography

The Elly platform will collect all the material of the lectures, and text for reference.

Teaching methods

The teaching activity is based on front lectures with slides. Remote approaches (complete or blended) will be considered in cae of health emergency.

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam requires delivery of an original essay concerning the application to a real industrial case. The detailed methods will be explained during the course.

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