Technologies in Environmental Protection 1400-215TSOS
Lecture syllabus: Sources of pollution of the atmospheric air, methods of preventing contamination of the atmosphere. Treatment of water for communal uses. Characteristics, classification and properties of wastewaters. Mechanical and physical/chemical purification of wastewaters. Technologies used in the purification of communal and industrial wastewaters - biological methods.Sources, characteristics and classification of solid wastes. Principles of handling. Biological processes in waste dumps. Composting. Self-purification of waters. Bioremediation of soils. Alternative energy sources. Biotechnology of desulphurization of coal and crude oil.
Lab course syllabus:
Municipal sewage treatment using passive systems filled with various deposits, with the addition of sorbents of natural origin. Verification of the wastewater treatment process by controlling physicochemical parameters (pH, COD, sulfate content, nitrate content, etc.) and microbiological parameters (quantity of heterotrophic bacteria, quantity of nitrifying bacteria, quantity of denitrifying bacteria).
Biogas production on a laboratory scale using activated sludge from sewage treatment plants and municipal sewage as input. Verification of the biogas production process and the purity of the resulting biogas using direct methods (using a biogas reader) and indirect methods (change in the content of VFA, sulfates, COD, the quantity of heterotrophic microorganisms, sulfate-reducing microorganisms, etc.).
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The aim of the course is to familiarize students with biotechnological methods used in environmental protection. Lectures will cover topics related to the use of microorganisms and plants in modern environmental technologies. Classical biological systems for municipal wastewater treatment as well as passive treatment methods, including constructed wetlands, will be presented. The course will also address issues related to the bioremediation of degraded soils—both agricultural and industrial—composting of organic waste, production of biogas and other biofuels, the operation and environmental risks associated with landfills (including hazardous waste sites), and air purification technologies using biofilters. Special attention will be given to environmental process monitoring and the assessment of process efficiency. The aim of the laboratory classes is to provide students with hands-on experience in composting as a method of organic waste processing. In laboratory conditions, students will conduct composting of sewage sludge, supplemented with structural materials, to produce a high-quality organic fertilizer. The process will be analyzed in terms of its physico-chemical parameters, progression, product maturity, and safety of use (e.g. heavy metal and pathogen content). The course also includes a field visit to an industrial composting facility, where topics such as large-scale composting operations, quality control, logistics, and environmental aspects will be discussed. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
biotechnology
Type of course
Term 2025Z: elective courses obligatory courses | General: elective courses |
Mode
Term 2025Z: Classroom and field classes | General: Classroom |
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Has knowledge concerning threats, knows what kinds of contemporary methods of environment protection are suitable to apply (K_W10, Os2)
- Knows contemporary techniques applied in estimation of environment condition and methods of environmental protection (K_W03 Os2)
- Has knowledge of main problems o environmental protection and its linkages with other nature disciplines (K_W004 Os1)
- Knows the factors affecting on environmental condition (K_W02 Os2)
- Is able to study on his/her own and focus on the study area. Has ability of self-dependent and minded study (K_U11Bt1)
Abilities
- Is able to plan and define experimental aim (K_U05 Os2)
- Is able to use available sources of information, such as electronic resources (K_U03Bt1)
- Knows to use basic analytical techniques used for estimating the environment condition (K_U03 Os1)
- Is able to collect and interpret empirical data (K_U10 Os2)
- Is able to create, under tutor supervision, properly documented scientific elaboration (K_U09 Os1)
Social awareness
- Is able to work in team (K_K10 Os2)
- Is responsible for risk of applied experimental techniques (K_K08 Os2)
- Shows understanding of constant updating the knowledge of mathematics and natural science (K_K04 Os2)
- Is able to work in team realizing its own experiments, co-hosting the work of whole research team ( K_K04 Bt2)
Assessment criteria
Lab evaluation criteria:
1. Attendance at least in 85% activities
2. Work that lets to assess positively knowledge, abilities and social awareness ( described in syllabus as learning outcomes)
3. Receive at least 51% of total score from written test
The exam evaluation criteria:
1. A student must receive lab credit before he/she can take the exam
2. Receive at least 51% of total score from written examination composed from 4-6 descriptive questions
Practical placement
No
Bibliography
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1. Bartkiewicz B., 2002. Oczyszczanie ścieków przemysłowych. PWN 2. Błaszczyk M.,2007. Mikroorganizmy w ochronie środowiska. PWN 3. Błaszczyk M.,2010. Mikrobiologia środowisk. PWN |
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