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MICR40140

Academic Year 2024/2025

Environmental Biotechnology (MICR40140)

Subject:
Microbiology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Wim Meijer
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This Module will provide a comprehensive overview of the role Biotechnology plays in managing environmental challenges. Topics that will be discussed include: (genetic) manipulation of microbial communities or individual microbial species to remove biological and chemical pollution from soil and water, the conversion of waste materials into value added products. The use of biological strategies to provide alternatives to fossil fuels.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:Describe and discuss the manipulation of microbial communities and species in bioremediation processesDescribe and discuss the implementation and consequences of biological alternatives to fossil fuelsDescribe and discuss optimal biological strategies to convert waste materials into value added products

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Lectures

15
Total

105

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Formal lectures and self study

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Students taking this module should have a general understanding of biological principles. They will have a BSc Honours degree (or equivalent) in Biology or a related dsicpline


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): End of semester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Evelyn Doyle Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Séamus Fanning Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Raul Miranda Caso Luengo Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30, 31 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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