Environmental Biotechnology Detailed Syllabus for Environmental Engineering M.Tech first year second sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Environmental Biotechnology M.Tech 2017-2018 (R17) first year second sem is as follows.
M.Tech. I Year II Sem.
Course Objective: To impart knowledge on application of biotechnological concepts to minimize and mitigate environmental pollution.
Course Outcome:
- An outlook on biotechnological concepts and biodegradation.
- Knowledge on the usage of biotechnology like enzyme/cell/DNA technology etc. for mitigation of environmental pollution.
UNIT – I : Environmental Biotechnology – Principles and concepts –usefulness to mankind. Degradation of high concentrated toxic pollutants – halogenated non halogenated, petroleum hydrocarbons, metals Mechanisms of detoxification – oxidation – dehalogenation- biotransformation of metals – biodegradation of solid wastes.
UNIT – II : Biotechnological remedies for environmental pollution- decontamination of groundwaterbioremediation – Production of proteins- biofertilizers – Physical, chemical and microbiological factors of composting – health risk- pathogens- odor management.
UNIT – III : Mircobial cell/enzyme technology – adapted microorganisms – biological removal of nutrients – algal biotechnology – extra cellular polymers – Biogas technology.
UNIT – IV : Concept of rDNA technology – expression vectors – cloning of DNA mutation – construction of microbial strains – radioactive probes – protoplast fusion technology applications.
UNIT – V : Environmental effects and ethics of microbial technology – genetically engineered organisms – Microbial containment – Risk assessment.
TEXT BOOKS:
- Chaudhury, G.R. Biological degradation and bioremediation of toxic chemicals, Dioscorides Press, Oregon, 1994.
- Martin. A.M. Biological degradation of wastes, Elsevier Applied Science, London, 1991.
- Blaine Metting .F (Jr.,) Soil Microbiology Ecology, Marcel Dekker Inc., 1993.
For all other M.Tech 1st Year 2nd Sem syllabus go to JNTUH Environmental Engineering 1st Year 2nd Sem Course Structure for (R17) Batch.
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