Academic year/semester: 2024/25/1

ECTS Credits: 4

Available for: All OU students

Lecture hours: 2
Seminarium:0
Practice: 2
Laboratory: 0
Consultation: 0

Prerequisites: -

Course Leader: Hosam Hamuda Bayoumi, Dr.

Faculty: Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering, 1034 Budapest, Doberdó utca 6.

Course Description:
The aim of the course is to fill the gap between basic environmental science and advanced environmental biotechnology. The course is divided into two parts, the first dealing with biology and topics related to environmental sciences, and the second with environmental biotechnology. Environmental biology is a multidisciplinary subject and covers a wide range of topics such as ecological issues, global environmental problems and socio-economic scenarios, as well as modern fields such as molecular biology, genetics, ecology, etc. Topics covered. Biodiversity, taxonomy and modern classification. Hierarchy of biomolecules. Plasmids and their role in the adaptation of microorganisms to their environment. Biogenic elements. Types of micro-organisms. Fungi. Degradation of carbohydrates. Phototrophy and photosynthesis, light and dark phase. General characterisation and basic concepts of ecological systems. Soil microbiology. Water microbiology. Air microbiology. Microbiology of anaerobic environments. Antibiotics and their mechanism of action. Understanding environmental effects on animal and plant cells. Understanding the relationship between living organisms and environmental factors, the systems involved in the regulation of life functions and the behaviour and functioning of living systems.

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Knowledge of general and specific mathematical, natural and social scientific principles, rules, relations, and procedures as required to pursue activities in the special field of environment protection Knowledge of the learning, knowledge acquisition, and data collection methods of the special fields of environment protection, their ethical limitations and problem-solving techniques. Comprehensive knowledge of the basic features and interrelations of environmental elements and systems, as well as of the environmentally harmful substances affecting them. Able to cooperate with engineers involved in the development and application of production and other technologies to develop the given technology in terms of environment protection. Able to participate creatively in engineering work based on their multidisciplinary skills, as well as to adapt to continuously changing circumstances. Collaboration with civil organizations engaged in environment protection, but willing to argue in order to develop optimal solutions. Constantly upgrading their knowledge of environment protection by attending organized professional development training courses. Sharing experiences with colleagues, thus promoting their development. Taking responsibility towards society for their decisions made in the scope of environment protection.

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Mid Term Exam

Compulsory bibliography: J.H. Postlethwait and J.L. Hopson (2009): Modern Biology. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. A Harcourt Education Company, New York, London. ISBN-13: 978-0-03-006769-4 Kenneth Todar (2008): Todar’s Online Textbook of Bacteriology. University of Wisconsin David M. Sander (2007): Big Picture Book of Viruses. Julie B. Wolf (2005): Applied Molecular Biology. Beginning Laboratory Manual. University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). T. A. Brown (2002): Genomes 2nd edition Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd IBSN: 9781859962282 Harry L. T. Mobley, George L. Mendz, Stuart L. Hazell (2001): Helicobacter pylori: Physiology and Genetics. ASM Press ISBN: 9781555812133 Madigan, Martinko and Parker (2000): Biology of Microorganisms. 8th edition Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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