Algae in biotechnology KZ-JO-06-01-000015
Algology. Algae as an ecological group. Biogenesis, the emergence of photosynthetic organisms. Structure, physiology and systematics of algae. Saltwater and freshwater algae. The importance of algae in nature.
The use of algae in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry. Wastewater treatment using algae. Aquatic biomass as an energy source. Algae: a green pharmacy. Algae and food problems of humanity. The use of algae in the laboratory.
Biomonitoring of aquatic environments using algae. Algae as a threat to the functioning of a diverse aquatic ecosystem, the problem of eutrophication, water blooms.
Supplementary literature
Type of course
general courses
Mode
(in Polish) Realizowany w sali
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
W1 knows the basic mechanisms related to other fields of knowledge, which occur with the use of algae, demonstrates the knowledge of professional algology vocabulary,
W2 knows the basic information on the use of algae in biomonitoring.
W3 knows the basic information on the use of algae in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.
W4 knows the basic information on the use of algae in biotechnology.
U1 is able to work independently and as a team, solving problems in the field of cosmetic biotechnology,
U2 can lead and monitor processes using algae,
U3 is able to process the obtained results of the experiment,
U4 has the ability to acquire knowledge from various sources.
K1 understands the need to expand their knowledge in the field of cosmetology biotechnology,
K2 is responsible for the safety when working with biological material and chemical reagents
K3 shows initiative when taking action.
Assessment criteria
Forms of credit
L - determining the final grade on the basis of partial grades received during the semester
Basic criteria
L: determining the final grade based on partial grades,
the correctness of the implementation of reports and activity during classes.
Bibliography
Borowitzka M.A.: Micro-algal biotechnology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1992.
Chojnacka K.: Algae Biomass: Characteristics and Applications, Springer-Verlag GmbH 2018.
Bux F., Chisti Y.: Algae Biotechnology, Springer-Verlag GmbH 2016.
Amsler Ch.D.: Algal Chemical Ecology, Springer-Verlag GmbH 2009.
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