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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:
- Nester, Microbiology: A Human Perspective Allsopp,Dennis Introduction to Biodeterioration
- Chatterji, A.K Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology
- Indu S. Thakur, Environmental Biotechnology: Basic concept and applications. I.K. international Pvt. Ltd.
- Kurt Konhauser, Introduction to Geomicrobiology. Blackwell Publication USA.
- P.K. Mohapatra, Text book of Environmental Biotechnology.I.K. International pvt. Ltd.
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