Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Eduardo V. Soares

Contents

CP1. Review of basic concepts in Biochemistry and Microbiology
CP1.1. Structure and composition of biomolecules
CP1.2. Microbial physiology: cell structure and the microbial world; nutrition and growth
CP1.3. Metabolic pathways: bioproducts in industrial processes

CP2. Biology and environment
CP2.1. Microbiological aspects associated with wastewater treatment by aerobic and anaerobic processes
CP2.2. Processing of bio-solids produced by WWTPs
CP2.3. Pollution control: bioremediation of toxic organic compounds and heavy metals

CP3. Industrial application of microorganisms
CP3.1. Production of organic acids (e.g. citric acid)
CP3.2. Production of amino acids (e.g. L-lysine and L-aspartate)
CP3.3. Production of antibiotics (e.g., beta-lactams and tetracyclines)
CP3.4. Production of recombinant proteins (e.g. vaccines)
CP3.5. Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates
CP.3.6. Production of biofertilizers (siderophores)

Learning Outcomes

The student must be able to:
OBJ1 ? Know the biochemistry fundamentals, namely its nomenclature and main structural and functional characteristics of biomolecules
OBJ2 ? Distinguish the different types of cellular organisms and understand their functions
OBJ3 ? Know the importance of the main metabolic pathways in obtaining different biologically-based products and services
OBJ4 ? Describe the role of microorganisms (metabolic functions and diversity) in environmental protection technologies, namely in wastewater treatment and in the fight against pollution, knowing how to apply them to new situations
OBJ5 ? Know the physiological and metabolic fundamentals associated with the use of microorganisms in the industrial production of different biotechnological-based products