Course Information:
Course ID: | ENVE 126 |
Type of course: | Required course |
Semester: | Spring |
Credits: | 3 |
ΕCTS: | 5 |
Teaching Hours: | Th=2, E=0, L=2 |
Instructor: Associate Professor D. Venieri (Faculty Member - EnvEng)
Laboratory exercises: I. Gounaki
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Course contents:
Introduction to Environmental Microbiology. Chemical composition of the cell. Classification of cells / organisms (eubacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses). Elements of key categories pathogenic microorganisms. Systematic classification of organisms - Nomenclature - Classification. Nutrition and physiology of microorganisms. Metabolism of heterotrophic microorganisms. Microorganisms as biogeochemical agents. Microbial growth (batch culture, continuous culture). Measurement of microbial growth. Microbiology of aquatic environment (water - waste water). Drainage problems faecal contamination of water - protecting the environment. Biological Treatment of Urban Waste. Removal of pathogenic microorganisms in wastewater treatment. Enteric viruses in wastewater. Fate of pathogenic microorganisms in soil. Applications of microorganisms.
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Last modification: 30-08-2018