To offer knowledge and skills in areas of structure functioning and application of microorganisms in fermentation processes; to equip students understand the relevance of applied microbiology to healthcare, food, agriculture, and environmental protection.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of General Microbiology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology.
Teaching Methods
The course is based on lectures, with the help of video projections. Power Point presentations are used for the lessons, made available to students in the section dedicated to teaching on the KIRO platform. There are no practical exercises or laboratory activities.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of an individual oral test, aimed at ascertaining the skills acquired in relation to the contents of the course. The test focuses on at least three distinct topics covered during the course. the student can present a topic of their choice. The final evaluation is based on the degree of depth and understanding of the topics presented and on the ability to integrate the knowledge acquired.
Texts
- Glick BR, Patten CL. Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA, 6th Edition. ASM Press, Washington. 2022. - Donadio S, Marino G. Biotecnologie Microbiche. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano. 2008.
Contents
Microorganisms as cell factories. Screening for productive strains and strain improvement. Production of amino acids and antibiotics: from laboratory bench to industrial production. Vaccines: traditional and recombinant vaccines; reverse vaccinology; structural vaccinology; system vaccinology; production of vaccines. Environmental biotechnology: bioremediation and wastewater treatment. Cultural heritage: processes of biodeterioration and methodologies of bioconservation. Application of bacteriophages. Some of the topics covered in the course are in line with the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development - Objective 3. Ensuring health and well-being for all and for all ages.
Course Language
Italian
More information
For the categories of students identified by Senato Accademico in the session of 23 March 2023, the inclusive methods, among those indicated, will be provided and established ad hoc for each student who shouldneed them.
