ENVR08012 2013 Environmental Biotechnology Bioremediation CompostingAnaerobic Digestion
Full Title
Environmental Biotechnology Bioremediation CompostingAnaerobic Digestion
Transcript Title
Environmental Biotechnology
Code
ENVR08012
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Billy Fitzgerald, Michael Broaders
Programme Membership
SG_SENVI_H08 201400 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SENVI_K08 201300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SENVI_K08 201400 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SSCIE_H08 201500 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SSCIE_H08 201600 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SSCIE_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SENVI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SENVI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science in Environmental Science
SG_SSCIE_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science
Description
This module addresses the treatment of mainly organic wastes arising from Agricultural, Municipal and Industrial activities and pollution of soils and subsurfaces. The module explores the science behind the treatment options available to operators in the industry, to minimise disposal of wastes, convert Organic Wastes by Anaerobic Digestion, Composting to biofuels and stable end products (Waste to resource) and remediate contaminated land and subsurfaces by Bioremediation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
The student should demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the concepts and principles associated with anaerobic digestion, composting, and remediation of contaminated lands and subsurfaces and using biotechnological innovation to produce valuable resources from organic wastes.
2.
To source, interpret/appraise and criticise information from scientific papers and reports to support individual presentations in a variety of formats within the module area.
3.
Demonstrate the capacity to bring together complex information relating to an appropriate topic covered by the module and present individually or in group/team work.
4.
The student should show a detailed knowledge of the current knowledge and development of the subject areas including current limits of theoretical and applied knowledge.
Module Assessment Strategies
Students will be assigned to work on selected topics covered in the module and will be assessed by submitting review essay on designated topic and submitting case study on the implementation of appropriate technology in one of the areas covered by the syllabus.
Final Theory Examination
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
The principal scientific concepts relating to
Anaerobic Digestion, Composting, (Municipal, Industrial, Agricultural sources)
nature and sources of feed stocks, operational requirements for AD/ composting,
Regulatory drivers,
Animal Bye-Product Regulations and standards, Food Waste Regs
Economic considerations
Bioremediation, in situ, ex situ (contaminated soils and subsurfaces) principal scientific concepts, developments and advances in technology
Biotechnological Innovations for upgrading wastes to resources (Biofuels, biomass, biochemicals from wastes)
Source, review and discuss relevant scientific documents
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Case Study on assigned topic | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 25 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 2 | Essay review of assigned topic | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 25 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 3 | Feedback, Accept constructive criticism, questions answers | Formative | UNKNOWN | - % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Theory | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 60 % | End of Year | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Directed Learning | Problem Based Learning Room | Mentoring/feedback/Q&A | 1 | Fortnightly | 0.50 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.50 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Khanal, S.K. 2009. Anaerobic Biotechnology for Bioenergy Production: Principles and Applications. Wiley-Blackwell...662.88KHA
Doble,M, Kumar, A. 2005. Biotreatment of Industrial Effluents. Elsevier.628.16837 DOB
Bitton, G (2005) Wastewater Microbiology (Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology) Wiley-Liss; 3 edition
Gerardi, M. H. 2003.The Microbiology of Anaerobic Digesters (Wastewater Microbiology Series) John Wiley & Sons (28 Aug)
Anaerobic digestion model no 1 : developments and applications2005. International Workshop on the IWA Anaerobic Digestion Model No 1 : 1st : 4-6 September: Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark, London : IWA Publishing, 2006.
Rosa Margesin Franz Schinner (Editor) 2005.Manual for Soil Analysis: Monitoring and Assessing Soil Bioremediation (Soil Biology), Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Ronald M. Atlas, Terry Hazen, James Philp (Editor) 2005. Bioremediation
by American Society for Microbiology
Martin Alexander 1999.Biodegradation and Bioremediation. 2nd edition
Academic Press;
Chiumenti, r, Chiumenti, A, Diaz, L., Savage, G., Eggerth, L., and N Goldstein (2005) Modern Composting Technologies. Biocycle, Emmaus, PA, USA A Guide to In-Vessel Composting: Plus a Directory of System Suppliers ISBN 0-9532546-8-2 (2nd Edition) Published March 2004, by the UK Composting Association.
URL Resources
http://itsligo.learnonline.ie/course/view.php?id=709
Other Resources
Flat Room with Online PC's required to engage in EBL with students using electronic resources
Additional Information
site visits where appropriate to complement case studies and to reinforce theoretical knowledge