Biohydrometallurgy 1400-225BHMET

Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
- advanced knowledge of mathematics, physics and biophysics, and chemistry, specialized toward
biotechnology (K_W01);
- advanced knowledge in selected areas of microbial, plant, animal, industrial, and medical
biotechnology, as well as cell engineering (K_W02);
- knowledge of statistical inference, familiarity with and understanding of the methodology used in
biotechnology, hypothesis testing, and the significance of experimentation (K_W04);
- advanced principles of research planning, modern techniques of data collection, and the use of
various research tools (K_W05);
- ecological aspects of biotechnology enabling the recognition of relationships and dependencies in
nature (K_W06);
- advanced knowledge of the biotechnological use of secondary metabolism of microorganisms
(K_W07);
- advanced knowledge concerning independent planning and conducting of experimental work, as
well as processing results into a form suitable for discussion, evaluation, or publication (K_W08);
- detailed laboratory and industrial procedures used in biotechnology (K_W10);
- professional vocabulary in the natural sciences in a selected modern language (English) (K_W12).
Skills: the graduate is able to
- use advanced research techniques appropriate for the field of biotechnology (K_U01);
- critically analyze and select information, especially from electronic sources (K_U03);
- independently plan and carry out research tasks or expert assessments with the support of a
supervisor (K_U04);
- collect empirical data and interpret them (K_U06);
- draw conclusions and formulate judgments based on data from various sources (K_U07);
- present scientific work and reports using available verbal communication tools and multimedia
(K_U08);
- conduct biosynthesis and biotransformation processes, isolate and purify bioproducts, and perform
their analysis and diagnostics (K_U14);
- assess environmental risks associated with a given technology and effectively counteract those risks
(K_U15).
Social competences: the graduate is ready to
- understand physical and chemical phenomena occurring in nature (K_K01);
- demonstrate responsibility for assigned research tasks and for the work of oneself and others
(K_K03);
- use objective sources of scientific information and apply principles of critical reasoning when
addressing practical problems (K_K04);
- demonstrate entrepreneurship, team leadership skills, and awareness of their professional role
(K_K05).

Assessment criteria and pass conditions of classes: (i) attendance - maximum number of absences - 2 exercises; (ii) oral presentation of the results obtained during classes - preparation of 2 presentations. (iii) written colloquium.

Assessment is based on the remote exam, which deals with all matters mentioned during lectures. Single choice test with the use of one of the tools available at the University of Warsaw - 60% of correct answers is needed to pass the exam. 2 absences allowed

Donati E., Sand, W. 2007. Microbial processing of metal sulfides.
Springer Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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