Learning objectives
Students learn principles of virology and elements of microbial physiology applied to the use of microbial skills in industry and environment remediation.
Prerequisites
General Microbiology
Course unit content
PRINCIPLES OF VIROLOGY <br />
Structure and Composition of Viruses; viral morphology; viral envelopes; chemical composition of virons; classification and nomenclature of viruses; viral replication; mechanisms of infection.<br />
Microbial physiology (applications)<br />
Methods for the study of microbial communities and environment monitoring. Microbial biodiversty as tool for bioremediation. Hydrocarbon degradation and microrganisms involved. Dehalogenation of chlorurated organic compounds. Metal detoxification. "Bioremediation" ( in situ and ex situ techniques). Microrganisms as source of biodegradable polymers (Xanthan, PHA, Polylactic acid). Microrganisms as source of industrial enzymes (amylases, cellulases, proteases etc)
Full programme
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Bibliography
Prescott, Willey, Sherwood, Woolverton “Microbiologia “ 7/ed McGraw-Hill Companies srl volumi 1-2-3(2009)<br />
Tortora, Funke, Case "Elementi di Microbiologia" Pearson Education Inc.(2008)<br />
Madigan et al. “Brock, Biologia dei Microrganismi” volumi 1-2-3 Casa Editrice Ambrosiana (2007)<br />
Ratledge e Krisiansen "Biotecnologie di base" Zanichelli (2004)
Teaching methods
In itinere tests and final examination
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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