The first part of the course presents introduction into general microbiology (evolution and taxonomy, cell structure, proliferation, metabolism, genetics, physiology). The second part is focused on microorganisms in the environment, their relation to other organisms (competition, important symbioses), ecological factors affecting their distribution and their main roles in the environmental processes. The third part is focused on environmental applications of microorganisms (waste-water treatment, bioremediation, waste decomposition, biosensing?). 1. Introduction to general microbiology, evolution and taxonomy 2. Cytology and morphology of microorganisms 3. Proliferation of microorganism, growth curve 4. Introduction to microbial metabolism 5. Introduction to microbial genetics 6. Introduction to microbial physiology 7. Environmental microbiology 1 - ecology, strategies, roles, competition 8. Environmental microbiology 2 - microorganisms in soil and air 9. Environmental microbiology 3 - microorganisms is water 10. Environmental biotechnology 1 - biodegradation and bioremediation of pollutants, biosensing 11. Environmental biotechnology 2 - waste-water treatment, waste decomposition 12. Environmental biotechnology 3 - alternatives to chemical technologies (biofuels, bioplastics) 13. Research and development in the field, future perspectives
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