MODULE TYPE: SDG11 

MODULE DESCRIPTION

Knowledge on environmental biotechnology and it’s application in wastewater treatment, solid waste treatment, contaminated soil treatment, air pollution reduction and sustainable resource management is acquired. The students will be able to analyse and evaluate alternative biotechnology application opportunities, to employ methods of technological equipment selection, to perform general engineering calculations.
The module covers the knowledge on biotechnological processes and their utilization for pollution prevention, to acquire application possibilities of biotechnologies in diverse fields of environmental protection and sustainable resource management.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Analyse principles of biodegradation of different types of pollutants and possibilities of environmental application of microorganisms;

Analyse, compare and evaluate biotechnologies, applied for water purification, wastewater treatment, soil remediation, waste management and air pollution abatement;

Apply integrated viewpoint to environmental biotechnology issues;

Analyse and generalize trends in environmental biotechnology development. 

Module level: Basic

Degree level: Master

Language: English

Study mode: Online

SDG11 Theme:  Circular economy 

ECTS: 6

Semester: Autumn

Starting date:  1 September 2021

Finishing date:  15 January 2022

Enrollment period: 24 August 2021

Additional Info: No limit for students

Participation form: Please fill this document and send it to the admission-contact person: eciu-university@ktu.lt