Biohydrometallurgy 1400-225BHMET
Lecture: Occurrence of metals in nature. Enzymatic and non-enzymatic interaction of microorganisms with metals. Autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms used in biohydrometallurgy. Mechanisms of biological metal leaching. Leaching of metals on an industrial scale.
Classes: 1. Metabolic strategies of microorganisms used in biohydrometallurgy. 2. Leaching of copper from sulfides under acidic conditions using chemolithoautotrophic bacteria. 3. Characterization of the physiology of selected acidophilic bacteria. 4. Copper leaching under alkaline conditions using chemoorganoheterotrophic bacteria. 5. Identification of organic and inorganic bacterial metabolites (organic acids, siderophores, ammonia). 6. Performance evaluation and balancing of biohydrometallurgical processes. 7. Laboratory techniques and analytical methods used in biohydrometallurgy.
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
biology
biotechnology
geology
chemistry
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Requirements
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
The graduate knows in depth the selected theoretical and practical issues in the field of applied microbiology. (S1_W01)
The graduate uses and disseminates the principle of interpreting phenomena and natural processes based on empirical data resulting from research and development works. (S1_W02)
The graduate knows the principles of research planning and processes using microorganisms based on the achievements of the scientific discipline presented in the scientific literature and technological documentation. (S1_W04)
The graduate knows and understands the principles of functioning of devices and technical systems used in biotechnology of microorganisms, environmental biotechnology and environmental bioremediation. (S1_W05)
The graduate understands the basic (bio) ethical and legal conditions related to the scientific, didactic and implementation activities in the field of applied microbiology. (S1_W06)
The graduate can formulate and solve scientific and technological problems by conducting experiments, proper selection of sources and advanced research methods, and their critical evaluation in the light of current and acquired knowledge in the field of applied microbiology. (S1_U01)
The graduate is ready to critically evaluate scientific and popular science content. (S1_K01)
The graduate is ready to conduct activities promoting science and promoting the commercialization of research results. (S1_K02)
Assessment criteria
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
Bibliography
Donati E., Sand, W. 2007. Microbial processing of metal sulfides.
Springer Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Ostrowski M., Skłodowska A,1996. "Małe bakterie wielka miedź ", SCI-ART. Warszawa stron: 140
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