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ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Paper Code:
ENV 302
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
7.00
Unit I:
Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology
- Definition of Environmental Biotechnology
- Scope and importance of Environmental Biotechnology
- Need of Environmental Biotechnology
10.00
Unit II:
Genetic Engineering and Recombinant technology
- Concept of Recombinant technology
- Molecular tools of genetic engineering
- Host cell-Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
- Vectors-Plasmids(pBR322), Bacteriophages(λ), Cosmids, BAC and YAC
- Methods of gene transfer – Conjugation, Transformation, Transduction
10.00
Unit III:
Biological Treatment of wastewater
- Introduction :Sewage composition, classification and characteristics
- Sewage treatment
- Primary Treatment: Screening, Grit Chambers, Skimming Tanks
- Secondary Treatment Systems(aerobic & anaerobic phases):Conventional biofilters, rotating biological contactors, activated sludge, Trickling filters, Oxidation ponds, Septic tanks
- Tertiary Treatment: Solid removal, Biological nitrogen removal, Disinfection
10.00
Unit IV:
Biotechnology for solid waste management
- Introduction
- Biological processes in sanitary landfilling
- Aerobic treatment of solid waste
- Composting
- Vermiculture
- Anaerobic treatment of solid waste and biogas generation
8.00
Unit V:
Applications of Biotechnology
- Biomining and bioleaching
- Biofuels (Bioethanol ,Biodiesel)
- Biomethanation
- Biofertilizers and biopesticides
Essential Readings:
- Chatterji, A. (2011). Introduction to Environmnetal Biotechnology (3rd ed.). New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
- Evans, G. M., & Furlong, J. C. (2003). Environmental Biotechnology: Theory and Application. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Mohapatra, P. K. (2010). Textbook of Environmental Biotechnology. New Delhi: I.K. International Pvt. Ltd.
- Rana, S. (2009). Environmental Biotechnology. Meerut: Rastogi Publishers.
- Sinha, R. K. (2008). Environmental Biotechnology. Aavishkar Publishers.
- Srinivas, T. (2008). Environmental Biotechnology. New Delhi: New Age Interntional Pvt. Ltd.
- Thakur, I. S. (2011). Environmental Biotechnology: Basic Concepts and Applications. New Delhi: I.K. International Pvt. Ltd.
- Wainwright, M. (1999). An Introduction To Environmental Biotechnology. New York: Springer Science+Business Media, Llc.
