Algae in biotechnology 6.16.BTM-GB
Lecture:
Algology. Algae as an ecological group. Biogenesis, emergence of photosynthetic organisms.
Structure, physiology and systematics of algae.
Salt and freshwater algae. The importance of algae in nature.
The use of algae in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry (production of alcohols, polysaccharides, fats, vitamins).
Wastewater treatment with the use of algae. Water biomass as an energy source. Algae: pharmacy green (FAO standard, NPU, PER, BV).
Algae and human food problems. Algae cultivation (nutrients, temperature, lighting). The use of algae in the laboratory.
Biomonitoring of aquatic environments with the use of algae. Algae as a threat to the functioning of a diverse water ecosystem, the problem of eutrophication, water blooms.
Laboratory:
Health and safety regulations in force in the laboratory, familiarization with the laboratory equipment.
Microscopy of algae preparations: incl. Spirulina sp., Nostoc sp., Fucus sp., Ulva sp., Chlorella sp., Spirogyra sp., Cladophora sp., Porphyra sp.
Preparation of microscopic slides of Spirogyra sp.
Algae as an indicator of environmental pollution with heavy metals - pH-metric and conductometric measurements.
Heavy metals sorption on Spirogyra sp. And Palmaria palmata algae - static method.
Heavy metals sorption on Spirogyra sp. And Palmaria palmata algae - dynamic method.
Algae in cosmetology - physicochemical properties of biopreparations.
Preparation of cosmetic preparations with the use of algae.
Algae - food of the future (making algae salads).
Supplementary literature
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Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
EUW1 has in-depth knowledge of nomenclature related to algology,
EUW2 knows the basic processes related to other fields of knowledge with the use of algae,
EUW3 knows the basic information on the use of algae in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry,
EUW4 knows basic information on the use of algae in biotechnology.
EUU1 can run and monitor processes using algae,
EUU2 is able to process the obtained results of the experiment.
EUK1 understands the need to broaden its knowledge in the field of algology,
EUK2 is responsible for the safety when working with chemical reagents.
Assessment criteria
Lecture - evaluation presentation
Laboratory - exercise reports
Bibliography
Kadłubowska J.: Zarys algologii, PWN, Warszawa 1975.
Bucka H.: Glony pro- i eukariotyczne zbiorowisk fitoplanktonu w zbiornikach wodnych Polski południowej, Instytut Ochrony Przyrody PAN, Zakład Biologii Wód im. Karola Starmacha, 2007.
Kawecka B.: Zarys ekologii glonów wód słodkich i środowisk lądowych, PWN, Warszawa 1994.
Schwarz G.: Leki i kosmetyki z morskiej apteki, Wyd. Amber, Warszawa 2003.
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