Biology

General skills The course of microbial biotechnology for nutrition and the environment aims to provide students with the tools necessary for understanding the role played by microorganisms in various fields of study and application of biotechnology in the environmental field and for the production and / or transformation of foods. The course provides an understanding of the main phenomena occurring in the world of microorganisms in the interaction with the environment and with humans. Specific objectives Knowledge and understanding - Knowledge of the main microorganisms used in biotechnological applications aimed at improving the environment and nutrition - Knowledge and understanding of the applications of microorganisms in bioremediation processes and in the food industry - Knowledge and understanding of strategies for the isolation and characterization of microorganisms used for biotechnological applications in the fields of environment and nutrition B) Applying knowledge and understanding - knowing how to use specific terminology - to identify processes based on the use of microorganisms in the areas of the environment and nutrition - knowing the techniques for the isolation and characterization of the microorganisms most commonly used in the fields of biotechnological applications C) Making judgements - acquiring critical judgment skills, through the study of the main applications of microorganisms in the fields of the environment and nutrition - learn to ask questions for the elaboration and deepening of the knowledge learned D) Communication skills -be able to communicate what has been learned during the oral exam E) Learning skills - learning the specific terminology - be able to make the logical connections between the topics covered - be able to identify the most relevant topics