Syllabus (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE)

Course Type: MAJ-17

Semester: 8

Course Code: BENVMAJ17T

Course Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY

(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1

Credit: 6

Practical/Theory: Theory

Course Objective: To grow basic knowledge on Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology To develop skill on Biotechnological Approaches To make familiar with the concept and application of Bioremediation

Learning Outcome: This paper inculcate sound knowledge on Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Biotechnological Approaches, Bioremediation among students

Environmental Microbiology: (LECTURE – 30)

Scope and importance of microorganisms; Microorganism in different environments: Soil, water, air and extreme environments; Reproduction and growth, methods for determining bacterial numbers; Role of microorganisms in waste treatment, anaerobic (methanogenesis) and aerobic (trickling filter, activated sludge, oxidation pond) treatment of wastewater, production of enzymes and alcohol

Environmental Biotechnology: (LECTURE – 30)

Concept and scope of environmental biotechnology; Applications of biotechnology in environment: Fermentation technique, composting, vermicomposting, bioleaching, bio-augmentation; Genetically modified organisms

Biotechnological Approaches: (LECTURE – 15)

Definition, types, applications and advantages of bio-fertilizer, bio-pesticide, biofuel, and biogas

Bioremediation: (LECTURE – 15)

Concept and definition; In-Situ and Ex-Situ bioremediation techniques; Microbial remediation; Phytoremediation; Mycoremediation; Organisms involved in bioremediation processes; Super bugs in bioremediation

Suggested Books

1. Microbes & Microbial Technology (HB): Springer; Ahmad
2. Fundamentals of Microbiology and Immunology, Banerjee and Banerjee; New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.
3. Environmental Biotechnology (PB): CBS; Allen, K
4. Handbook of Media for Environmental Microbiology, Taylor & Francis; Atlas
5. Encyclopaedia of Environmental Microbiology, 6 Vol. Set: John Wiley (Original); Bitton
6. Wastewater Microbiology; Bitton, G.,John Wiley, NY
7. Evans, G.G. & Furlong, J. 2010. Environmental Biotechnology: Theory and Application (2ndedition). Wiley-Blackwell Publications.
8. Jordening, H.J. & Winter J. 2005. Environmental Biotechnology: Concepts and Applications. John Wiley& Sons.
9. Nelson, D.L. & Cox, M.M. 2013. Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry. W.H. Freeman.
10. Rittman, B.E. & McCarty, P.L. 2001. Environmental Biotechnology. Principles and Applications. McGraw-Hill, New York.
11. Scagg, A.H. 2005. Environmental Biotechnology. Oxford University Press.
12. Snustad, D.P. & Simmons, M.J. 2011. Principles of Genetics (6thedition). John Wiley & Sons.
13. Wainwright, M. 1999. An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology. Springer.
14. Phytoremediation: Methods & Reviews (HB): Springer Humana; Willey