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Environmental Biotechnology BBT701
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Official AKTU syllabus of Environmental Biotechnology (BBT701) for B.Tech 4th Year – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Environmental Biotechnology
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Course Objectives
● To teach basics of environment and its challenges in terms of pollution due to various activities. ● To develop understanding of biotechnology and microbiology in treating various kind of waste Leading to production of various useful products. ● To Impart knowledge of core engineering design in environmental waste treatment using biological processes ● To develop mathematical and analytical skills required to design and operate system for source-based waste treatment. ● To Impart knowledge in the area of regulatory framework and environmental compliance. COURSE OUTCOME: After successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
| CO1 | To understand basics of the environment and its challenges in terms of pollution due to various activities. | Understand |
| CO2 | Apply the core biotechnology principles in waste treatment system. | Apply |
| CO3 | Design the novel biological treatment system at institutional as well as industrial scale. | Create |
| CO4 | Apply knowledge of microorganisms in process of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery and treatment of pollutants discharge from Industry. | Apply |
| CO5 | Understand the regulatory mechanism in the area of environmental compliance laid down by various agencies. | Understand |
Course Content
| Unit | CONTENT | LECTURE |
|---|---|---|
| I. | Introduction to environmental biotechnology: Basic components of environment: Concept of ecosystem, abiotic and biotic components. Microbial Ecology and Environmental Biotechnology: Concepts and importance of microbial ecology in Environmental Biotechnology. Environmental pollution: Air, water, and soil pollution (introduction, sources, effects and measurements). | 10 |
| II. | Waste to wealth: bioconversion of agricultural and other highly organic waste materials into gainfully utilizable products – biogas, H , celluloses 2 and food and feed stocks. Biofuels from waste: Methods and processes for utilization of waste for production of fuels, economic and social aspects of waste treatment, Community biogas plant, biogas scheme – scope of rural development. | 10 |
| III. | Biodegradation and bioremediation: Principle and mechanism of biodegradation of xenobiotic compounds (Lignin, Hydrocarbons, Detergents, Dyes and pesticides). Bioremediation: Fundamentals, methods and strategies of application (biostimulation, bioaugmentation) examples, bioremediation of metals (Cr, As, Se, Hg), organic pollutants (PAHs, PCBs, Pesticides, etc.), technological aspects of bioremediation (in situ, ex situ). | 8 |
| IV. | Efficacy of microorganisms: Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery; Microbial role in Carbon Storage and Capture (sequestration, conversion to useful biopolymers, etc.) Aerobic and Anaerobic Degradation of Aliphatic and Aromatic Compounds. Microbial interaction with plastics, antibiotics, and other emerging pollutants. | 10 |
| V. | Environmental Impact Assessment: Relation between development and environment. Sustainable development and carrying capacity. Environmental Protection Act, 1986, Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974, Water Prevention and Control of Pollution Cess Act, 1974, Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981, Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules. International environmental laws. | 8 |
| Total lectures | 46 |
Reference Books
| S.No. | NAME OF AUTHORS/BOOKS/PUBLISHERS | YEAR OF PUBLICATI ON |
| 1. | Karrely D., Chakrabarty K., Omen G.S., Biotechnology and Biodegradation, Advances in Applied Biotechnology Series, Vol.4, Gulf Publications Co. London. | 2009 |
| 2. | WasteWater Engineering Metcalf & Eddy, 3rd ed. | 2013 |
| 3. | B.C.Bhattacharyya and R.Banerjee, “Environmental Biotechnology”, | 20O0x7f ord Univer |
| 4. | Foster C.F., John Ware D.A., Environmental Biotechnology, Ellis Horwood Ltd. | 2007 |
| 5. | Environmental Biotechnology, Principles and Applications by Bruce E Rittman and Perry L McCarty, McGrawhill Higher education. | 2020 |
| 6. | Essentials of Ecology & Environmental Science, S.V.S. Rana, Prentic- Hall India. | 2006 |
| 7. | Bioremediation and Natural Attenuation by Pedro J J Alvarage and Walter A Illman, Wiley Interscience. | 2006 |
| 8. | R.M.Maier, I.L.Pepper and C.P.Gerba, Elsevier “Environmental Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual”, 2nd Edition, Academic Press. | 2004 |
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