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UQU Programs
Environmental Health

Environmental Biotechnology

EH3014
3 hours English

Environmental Biotechnology

6 Environmental Biotechnology
EH3009 Environmental toxicology
3 hours Two requisites
1 Course overview: Introduction
2 Microbial Kinetics
3 Microbial Genetics
4 Microbial ecology
5 Aerobic and anaerobic transformations
6 Microbiology Reactions
7 Biofilm Processes
8 Bioremediation
9 Bioremediation for Soil Environment
10 Bioremediation for Air Environment
11 Bio treatment of Metals
12 Bioremediation of water and wastewater
13 Genetically engineered organisms for bio-phytoremediation of pollutants in contaminated sites
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Define fundamental biological mechanisms for degradation and removal of environmental contaminants

Teaching Strategy In-class lecturing Group discussion Case studies
Assessment Methods Examination Homework assignment
1.2 Mapped to: K2

List the ecological and health risk posed by major groups of environmental contaminants

Teaching Strategy In-class lecturing Group discussion Case studies
Assessment Methods Examination Homework assignment
2.1 Mapped to: S4

Analyze risk and benefits of environmental biotechnology

Teaching Strategy Quiz Mid-term exam final exam Homework assignment
Assessment Methods Examination Homework assignment
2.2 Mapped to: S1,S3

Practice data collection, organization, and interpretation

Teaching Strategy Quiz Mid-term exam final exam Homework assignment
Assessment Methods Examination Homework assignment
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Communicate results of work to others

Teaching Strategy Quiz Mid-term exam final exam Homework assignment
Assessment Methods Examination Homework assignment
2.4 Mapped to: S2

Participate in class discussion and think critically.

Teaching Strategy Quiz Mid-term exam final exam Homework assignment
Assessment Methods Examination Homework assignment
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Act responsibly and ethically in carrying out individual as well as group projects.

Teaching Strategy Group discussion Case studies Field visit
Assessment Methods Homework assignment Field visit report
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Work independently and as part of a team for identifying and solving problems related to environmental biotechnology

Teaching Strategy Group discussion Case studies Field visit
Assessment Methods Homework assignment Field visit report
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Midterm
20%
Assignment
10%
Practical exam
20%
Final exam
40%
Total
100%