Module designation
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Modules of Individual educational direction /traectory (IED)
Ecology genetics
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Module level, if applicable
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IED 5: "Biotechnology of Environment"
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Code, if applicable
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EG 3305
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Subtitle, if applicable
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-
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Courses, if applicable
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Course
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Credits
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Ecology genetics
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3
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2 lectures + 1 seminar / week
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Semester(s) in which the module is taught
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6 semester
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Person responsible for the module
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Dr., Professor Aytasheva Z.G.
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Lecturer
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Dr., Professor Aytasheva Z.G.
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Language
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Kazakh, Russian, English
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Relation to curriculum
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(State/Social/ Vocational/IET)
IET
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Type of teaching, contact Hours
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Lecture
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Practicum
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Seminars
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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15 hours per semester
1 hours per week
|
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Workload
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Lectures
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Guided self-study
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Self-study
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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8 hours per semester
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60 hours per semester
4 hours per week
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Credit points
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3 credits= 5 ECTS
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Requirements according to
the examination regulations
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50% of overall scores
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Recommended prerequisites
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Prerequisites: IHim 1401 Inorganic Chemistry
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Module objectives/intended
learning outcomes
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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- As a result of course development the student has to have idea of methodical and ecology-genetic bases of an assessment of impact on environment; to understand the basic principles of functioning of genetic systems, vertical and horizontal evolution of a biotic factor; to apply methods of the genetic analysis to an assessment of quality of environment;
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- to have skills of carrying out natural and pilot ecology-genetic studies.
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to be able to supervise and analyze, predict dynamics of the ecological processes connected with mutagen influence of factors of environment;
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Content
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Course purpose: studying of interference of genetic processes and ecological relations. Problems of a course: - to open possibilities of genetic methods in the analysis of stability of organisms to environment factors;to acquaint with bases of development of ekologo-genetic models for regulation of the ecological relations; to consider ekologo-genetic consequences of modern biological engineering
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Study and examination
requirements and forms of
examination
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Oral exam, tests
1st interim control: problem solving, testing, case-study
2nd interim control: problem solving, testing, project method
Final examination: written, 1 theoretical questions, 1 exercise,1 practical question
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Media employed
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Video lectures, Audio books, presentations
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Reading list
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Ingevichtomov V. Genetics. Moscow. 1997. 271 p. (in russian)
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G. Schlegel General Microbiology. Springer-Verlag, 2005. (in english)
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G. Drevsa Modern microbiology. Prokaryotes. Academic Press, 2005. (in english)
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Module designation
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Modules of Individual educational direction /traectory (IED)
Ecology biotechnology of phototrofics microorganisms
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Module level, if applicable
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IED 5: "Biotechnology of Environment"
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Code, if applicable
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EBFM 3306
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Subtitle, if applicable
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-
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Courses, if applicable
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Course
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Credits
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Ecology biotechnology of phototrofics microorganisms
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3
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2 lectures + 1 lab / week
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Semester(s) in which the module is taught
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6 semester
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Person responsible for the module
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Dr., Professor Zayadan B.K.
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Lecturer
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associate Professor, candidate of Biological Science Ualieva P.S.
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Language
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Kazakh, Russian, English
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Relation to curriculum
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(State/Social/ Vocational/IET)
IET
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Type of teaching, contact Hours
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Lecture
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Practicum
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Seminars
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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15 hours per semester
1 hours per week
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-
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Workload
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Lectures
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Guided self-study
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Self-study
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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-
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60 hours per semester
4 hours per week
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Credit points
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3 credits= 5 ECTS
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Requirements according to
the examination regulations
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50% of overall scores
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Recommended prerequisites
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BMB 2414 Basics of Microorganisms Biotechnology
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Module objectives/intended
learning outcomes
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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to give an idea of a role of phototrophic microorganisms in biotechnological production, about ways of allocation of perspective strains and methods of their cultivation.
Remember
- Have an idea about theoretical and practical bases of the technologies applicated phototrophic microorganisms;
Skills, to use bioremediation methods for treatment the sewage, polluted by organic pollutants and heavy metals based on the specific properties of the phototrophic microorganisms;
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-to own: Methods of allocation various strains of microalgae and cyanobacteria
Apply
theoretical knowledge for introduction in science and practice, competently to plan experiments on bioremediation of sewage using microalgae;
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The role of phototrophic microorganisms in photobiotechnology development, namely receiving on the basis of microalgae of bioproducts for ecobiotechnology appointments. About a role of phototrophic microorganisms on ecobiotechnology.
Evaluate
Own new methods of biomonitoring and biremediation of the polluted ecosystems based on phototrophic microorganisms.
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Content
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The ecological biotechnology of phototrophic microorganisms is a new approach to protection and environment preservation based on use of phototrophic microorganisms sharing achievements of microbiology, biochemistry, genetic engineering and chemical technologies. The circle of the problems solved by ecobiotechnology of phototrophic microorganisms, is extremely wide – from development and improvement of methodology of complex biological research of ecosystems near sources of technogenic influences before development of technologies and recommendations about biological water purification and biosynthesis of the preparations compensating an adverse effect of change of environment on people and animals.
The purpose of studying of discipline to give to students of knowledge of scientific and practical bases of use of phototrophic microorganisms in ecological biotechnology for development of environment protection.
The ecological biotechnology of phototrophic microorganisms is a new approach to protection and environment preservation based on use of phototrophic microorganisms sharing achievements of microbiology, biochemistry, genetic engineering and chemical technologies. The circle of the problems solved by ecobiotechnology of phototrophic microorganisms, is extremely wide – from development and improvement of methodology of complex biological research of ecosystems near sources of technogenic influences before development of technologies and recommendations about biological water purification and biosynthesis of the preparations compensating an adverse effect of change of environment on people and animals.
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Study and examination
requirements and forms of
examination
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Oral exam, tests
1st interim control: problem solving, testing, case-study
2nd interim control: problem solving, testing, project method
Final examination: written, 1 theoretical questions, 1 exercise,1 practical question
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Media employed
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Video lectures, Audio books, presentations
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Reading list
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Zayadan B. Phototrofic microorganisms biotechnology. Pavlodar. «Brand print», 2010. -432p. (in kazakh)
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Jon E. Smith. Biotechnology Cambridge university press, 2009. (in english)
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Raina M. Maier, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba. Enviromental Microbiology London., 2009. (in english)
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Zhubanova A.A., Abdieva G.ZH., Shupshibaev K.K. Basics of Microorganismes Biotechnology. Almaty, 2004. (in kazakh, in russian)
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Module designation
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Modules of Individual educational direction /traectory (IED)
Soil Microbiology
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Module level, if applicable
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IED 5: "Biotechnology of Environment"
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Code, if applicable
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SM 4307
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Subtitle, if applicable
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-
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Courses, if applicable
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Course
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Credits
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Soil Microbiology
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3
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2 lectures + 1 lab / week
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Semester(s) in which the module is taught
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7 semester
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Person responsible for the module
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Dr., Professor Mukasheva T.D.
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Lecturer
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Dr., Professor Mukasheva T.D., associate Professor, candidate of Biological Science Ignatova L.V.
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Language
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Kazakh, Russian, English
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Relation to curriculum
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(State/Social/ Vocational/IET)
IET
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Type of teaching, contact Hours
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Lecture
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Practicum
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Seminars
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
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-
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Workload
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Lectures
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Guided self-study
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Self-study
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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-
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60 hours per semester
4 hours per week
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Credit points
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3 credits = 5 ECTS
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Requirements according to
the examination regulations
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50% of overall scores
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Recommended prerequisites
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BMB 2414 Basics of Microorganisms Biotechnology
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Module objectives/intended
learning outcomes
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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The student will be know about:
- Communities of microorganisms in different soil types; the role of microorganisms in various transformations of chemical elements and compounds in the soil; use of microorganisms in the various processes of agriculture.
remember that organisms are widespread in soils, and various transformations involved chemical elements and compounds in the soil;
understand the role of soil microorganisms in agri-environmental processes and improve soil fertility;
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Student will be able to use: methods for determining the composition of soil microorganisms; microscopic methods of observation and recording of micro-organisms in the soil
apply theoretical and practical knowledge to determine the biological activity of soil microbiological and propose ways of its regulation;
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Students will be able to:
- To determine the biological activity of the soil and suggest ways to regulate it to use bio-indication, bioassays.
analyze information on the role of microorganisms in soil formation and the impact of agricultural practices on soil microorganisms;
evaluate current information, national and international experience in the study of soil microbial activity;
create in students an idea of the leading role of soil microbiota in the cycle of matter, methods of their study;
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Content
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The purpose of this course is to provide the study of soil microbial complexes, especially the soil as a habitat for microorganisms, ecological and geographical patterns of distribution of microorganisms in the soil, strategies of microorganisms in the soil, a variety of trophic interactions of microorganisms, principles and concepts adopted in soil microbiology.
Soil microbial complexes. Principles and concepts of soil
microbiology. Agro-ecological role of soil
microorganisms. Soil microbial processes of
transformation of matter and energy.
Participation in microorganisms the nitrogen cycle in nature.
Вiological fixation molecular nitrogen atmosphere.
Transformation of microorganisms sulfur, phosphorus,
iron, etc. Biological activity of the different soil types,
methods for determining the composition of soil microorganisms.
Microbial fertilizing biopreparations.
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Study and examination
requirements and forms of
examination
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Oral exam, tests
Control of knowledge: colloquium, tests, work in small groups and essays.
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Media employed
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Video lectures, Audio books, presentations
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Reading list
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Jon E. Smith. Biotechnology Cambridge university press, 2009. (in english)
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Raina M. Maier, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba. Enviromental Microbiology London., 2009. (in english)
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Zhubanova A.A., Abdieva G.ZH., Shupshibaev K.K. Basics of Microorganismes Biotechnology. Almaty, 2004. (in kazakh, in russian)
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Module designation
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Modules of Individual educational direction /traectory (IED)
Technology of regeneration of degradational soil
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Module level, if applicable
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IED 5: "Biotechnology of Environment"
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Code, if applicable
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TRDS 4308
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Subtitle, if applicable
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-
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Courses, if applicable
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Course
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Credits
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Technology of regeneration of degradational soil
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3
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2 lectures + 1 seminar / week
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Semester(s) in which the module is taught
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7 semester
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Person responsible for the module
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Dr., Professor Zayadan B.K.
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Lecturer
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Dr., Professor Zayadan B.K.
associate Professor, candidate of Biological Science Shimshikov B.E.
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Language
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Kazakh, Russian, English
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Relation to curriculum
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(State/Social/ Vocational/IET)
IET
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Type of teaching, contact Hours
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Lecture
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Practicum
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Seminars
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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-
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15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
|
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Workload
|
Lectures
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Guided self-study
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Self-study
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
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20 hours per semester
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60 hours per semester
4 hours per week
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Seminars
|
|
|
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15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
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|
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Credit points
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3 credits= 5 ECTS
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Requirements according to
the examination regulations
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50% of overall scores
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Recommended prerequisites
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Prerequisites: none
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Module objectives/intended
learning outcomes
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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to know processes of degradation of soils and their reason generating;
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to gain skills of management of rational use of soil resources.
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to be able to define degree of a degradirovannost of soils and to develop technology of their restoration and protection;
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Content
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The purpose of this course is to study the causes of soil degradation and develop technologies to restore them.
The course considers the soil susceptible to degumming, water and wind erosion, desertification and depletion. Is determined by the degree of their degradation and are required for their recovery.
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Study and examination
requirements and forms of
examination
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Oral exam, tests
1st interim control: problem solving, testing, case-study
2nd interim control: problem solving, testing, project method
Final examination: written, 1 theoretical questions, 1 exercise,1 practical question
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Media employed
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Video lectures, Audio books, presentations
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Reading list
| -
Zayadan BB.K. Ecology biotechnology. Almaty. 2012, 215 p. (in kazakh)
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Jon E. Smith. Biotechnology Cambridge university press, 2009. (in english)
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Raina M. Maier, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba. Enviromental Microbiology London., 2009. (in english)
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Zhubanova A.A., Abdieva G.ZH., Shupshibaev K.K. Basics of Microorganismes Biotechnology. Almaty, 2004. (in kazakh, in russian)
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Module designation
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Modules of Individual educational direction /traectory (IED)
Phytoremediation of Environment
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Module level, if applicable
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IED 5: "Biotechnology of Environment"
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Code, if applicable
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FE 4309
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Subtitle, if applicable
|
-
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Courses, if applicable
|
Course
|
Credits
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Phytoremediation of Environment
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3
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2 lectures + 1 lab / week
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Semester(s) in which the module is taught
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7 semester
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Person responsible for the module
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Dr., Professor Atabaeva S.D.
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Lecturer
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Dr., Professor Atabaeva S.D., associate Professor, candidate of Biological Science Beisenova A.
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Language
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Kazakh, Russian, English
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Relation to curriculum
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(State/Social/ Vocational/IET)
IET
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Type of teaching, contact Hours
|
Lecture
|
Practicum
|
Seminars
|
30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
|
15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
|
-
|
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Workload
|
Lectures
|
Guided self-study
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Self-study
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30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
|
-
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60 hours per semester
4 hours per week
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Credit points
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3 credits= 5 ECTS
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Requirements according to
the examination regulations
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50% of overall scores
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Recommended prerequisites
|
BPB 2415 Basics of Plant Biotechnology
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Module objectives/intended
learning outcomes
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Competences
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to know the principles of a phytoremediation as method of cleaning of environment from pollutants, the principles of plants selection for different types of a phytoremediation, the main characteristics of plants hyper accumulators, physiological features of plants hyper accumulators, application of genetic engineering methods for a phytoremediation.
Remember
1. Types of xenobiotics
2.Kinds of phytoremediation technology , metallothioneins
4. Structure of phytochelatines
5.Definition of heavy metals
6. Definition of induced phytoremediation
7. Thresholds concentrations for hyperaccumulators of heavy metals
Understand
1. Physilogy and transport of xenobiotics in plants
2.Phytoremediation process
3. Mechanisms of hypertolerance and hyperaccumulation
4. Phytoremediation of soils and water
6. Phytosiderophores in phytoremediation
5. Induced phitoremediation
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to own the latest knowledge in the field of modern problems of plants physiology, modern ideas of plant cell structure and functions, mechanisms of a water exchange, photosynthesis, breath of plants, physiology of plants growth and development and also stress physiology.
Evaluate effects of different types of phytoremediation of contaminated areas (soil and aquatic environments)
2. The effectiveness of different kinds of plants on phytoremediation process
3. Evaluate the
the functional state of plant at different environmental conditions
Create
Models of phytoremediation technology of certain contaminated area
Problematic lectures on phytoremediation using their theoretical knowledge
Popular science paper or journal on phytoremediation technology
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Apply
-theoretical knowledge of phytoremediation process in practice work
- knowledge for selection of necessary type of phytoremediation in case study. - knowledge to solve problems of contaminated areas
Analysis
1. Types of phytoremediation to apply for contaminated areas.
2 Kinds of plants to apply for phytoremediation
3. Advantages and limitations of different types of phytoremediation
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Content
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The course acquaints students with a current state knowledge of a fitoremediation technology, types and the principles of a fitoremediation. Problem of this course is acquaintance of students with types of a fitoremediation (phytoextraction, phytostabilization, phytodegradation, etc.), methods of plants selection for a fitoremediation, the characteristic of plants hyper accumulators, physiological bases of a fitoremediation.
Toxic compounds of soils and aquatic environments. Organic compounds
Toxic compounds of soil and aquatic environments. Aromatics. Phytoremediation aquatic environments. Phytoremediation technology, phytoremediation of soil
Compartmentalization of toxic compounds in plant cells
Transport of toxicants in the plants. Mechanisms of uptake toxic compounds by plant roots. Physiology of uptake and transport of anthropogenic toxic compounds in plants. Heavy metals
Mechanisms of hyperaccumulation and hypertolerance
The role of phytochelatins in plant’s hypertolerance
Induced phytoremediation. Use in phytoremediation of energy crops
The role of phytosiderofores in phytoremediation. Transgenic plants in phytoremediation
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Study and examination
requirements and forms of
examination
|
Oral exam, tests
1st interim control: problem solving, testing, case-study
2nd interim control: problem solving, testing, project method
Final examination: written, 1 theoretical questions, 1 exercise,1 practical question
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Media employed
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Video lectures, Audio books, presentations
|
Reading list
| -
Jon E. Smith. Biotechnology Cambridge university press, 2009. (in english)
-
Raina M. Maier, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba. Enviromental Microbiology London., 2009. (in english)
-
Zhubanova A.A., Abdieva G.ZH., Shupshibaev K.K. Basics of Microorganismes Biotechnology. Almaty, 2004. (in kazakh, in russian)
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Module designation
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Modules of Individual educational direction /traectory (IED)
Ecologycal biochemistry
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Module level, if applicable
|
IED 5: "Biotechnology of Environment"
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Code, if applicable
|
EB 4310
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Subtitle, if applicable
|
-
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Courses, if applicable
|
Course
|
Credits
|
Ecologycal biochemistry
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3
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2 lectures + 1 seminar / week
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Semester(s) in which the module is taught
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7 semester
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Person responsible for the module
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Dr., Professor Karpenyk T.A.
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Lecturer
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Dr., Professor Karpenyk, associate Professor, candidate of Biological Science Goncharova A.V., A.E.Erezhepov
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Language
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Kazakh, Russian, English
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Relation to curriculum
|
(State/Social/ Vocational/IET)
IET
|
Type of teaching, contact Hours
|
Lecture
|
Practicum
|
Seminars
|
30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
|
-
|
15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
|
|
Workload
|
Lectures
|
Guided self-study
|
Self-study
|
30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
|
20 hours per semestr
|
60 hours per semester
42 hours per week
|
Seminars
|
|
|
15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
|
-
|
-
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Credit points
|
3 credits= 5 ECTS
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Requirements according to
the examination regulations
|
To form for students the understanding of the nature of interactions between living organisms and the environment, occurring at different levels (organismal, cellular, molecular-genetic), the unity of the body and living environment.
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Recommended prerequisites
|
Bio 2308 Biochemistry
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Module objectives/intended
learning outcomes
|
Knowledge
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Skills
|
Competences
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Know the laws and regulation of the basic biochemical processes in the cell under changing environmental conditions (hypoxia, temperature rise, the impact of xenobiotics).
After learning discipline students must:
-Understand the mechanisms of action of environmental factors on the body and the limits of its tolerance;
-Know the ways to adapt to stress influences the environment;
- Understand biochemical basis of the stress response and adaptation to environmental conditions;
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After completing this discipline a student must:
- An understanding of the biochemical mechanisms of adaptation.
The students must own:
methods for assessing the content of pollutants in natural environments, the biological material;
skills to carry out studies to assess the state of flora and fauna with modern requirements;
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- To be able to navigate the challenges associated with biochemical adaptation of living organisms to the environment
- The student should be able:
-use of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of molecular biology and biochemistry in environmental studies;
-analyze the effects of human impact on natural ecosystems;
-use methods of bio-indication and state environmental review of natural and man-made ecosystems.
-predict the consequences of errors in ill-conceived use of natural resources;
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Content
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The main purpose of developing the discipline is the study of the biochemical mechanisms of living organisms to adapt for changing environmental conditions.
Objectives of the course:
- Examine the mechanisms of interaction of plants,animals, microorganisms with the environment through the secondary metabolites
- Study the basic mechanisms of adaptation through changes in the activity of enzymes
- Consider the metabolism of exogenous and endogenous compounds by enzymes of the 1st and 2nd phases of xenobiotic metabolism as a basis for adaptation to foreign compounds.
The course will cover the following topics:
Introduction. Ecological biochemistry: range of issues, approaches and methods of solution.
The role of secondary metabolites in ecological and biochemical interactions.
Ecological adaptation of plants to the environment.
Ecological and biochemical interaction between higher plants.
Mechanisms of interaction of plants, animals, microorganisms with the environment through the secondary metabolites.
Ecological and biochemical interactions between animals.
Adaptive changes of biochemical processes.
Ecological and biochemical aspects of the transformation of xenobiotics.
The ratio of the chemical structure of the compound and its toxicity.
Metabolic conversion of foreign compounds.
Metabolism of pesticides and other industrial chemicals.
Environmental consequences of the transformation of toxicants in the environment.
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Study and examination
requirements and forms of
examination
|
Oral exam, tests
1st interim control: oral discussion, testing, , problem solving, testing
2nd interim control: attendance, in-class discussion, problem solving, testing
Final examination: written, 2 theoretical questions, 1 practical question
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Media employed
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Video lectures, Audio books, presentations
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Reading list
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1. Salovarova V.P. Introduction to Biochemical Ecology : Textbook.// - Irkutsk : Izd Irkut . Reg. University Press, 2007 . - 159 p. (in russian)
2 . Ostroumov S.A. Introduction to Biochemical Ecology / / / Publ Moscow University . 2006 (in russian)
3 . Kutsenko S.A. Basics of Toxicology . - St. Petersburg, 2002 . (in russian)
4 . Hotuntsev J.L. Ecology and environmental safety. - Moscow: Academy 2002 . - 480 .
5 . Matasova L.V., Hitsova L.N., . editor of Science prof. , Artukhov VG Biochemical Ecology : Textbook. - Voronezh Univ VSU 2003 . - p.63 . (in russian)
6. Egorov V.V. Environmental Chemistry / / Publisher: Lan , 2009 . (in russian)
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Module designation
|
Modules of Individual educational direction /traectory (IED)
"Microbiological processing of organic waste" practice experience
|
Module level, if applicable
|
IED 5: "Biotechnology of Environment"
|
Code, if applicable
|
MPOWPE 4311
|
Subtitle, if applicable
|
-
|
Courses, if applicable
|
Course
|
Credits
|
“Microbiological processing of organic waste" practice experience
|
3
|
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1 lectures + 2 lab / week
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Semester(s) in which the module is taught
|
7 semester
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Person responsible for the module
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Dr., Professor Mukasheva T.D.
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Lecturer
|
Dr., Professor Mukasheva T.D., associate Professor, candidate of Biological Science Ignatova L.V.
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Language
|
Kazakh, Russian, English
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Relation to curriculum
|
(State/Social/ Vocational/IET)
IET
|
Type of teaching, contact Hours
|
Lecture
|
Practicum
|
Seminars
|
15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
|
30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
|
-
|
|
Workload
|
Lectures
|
Guided self-study
|
Self-study
|
15 hours per semester
1 hour per week
|
-
|
30 hours per semester
2 hours per week
|
Credit points
|
3 credits= 5 ECTS
|
Requirements according to
the examination regulations
|
50% of overall scores
It is necessary to have knowledge on microbiological processes used for environmental protection and improvement
|
Recommended prerequisites
|
BMB 2414 Basics of Microorganisms Biotechnology
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Module objectives/intended
learning outcomes
|
Knowledge
|
Skills
|
Competences
|
The student will be know about:
microbial reactions to exposure to environmental pollutants; morphological changes in the microbial population, the kinetics of their growth and development, structural transformation of microbial communities, biochemical activity.
Remember
Remember the major topics include aspects on foundation in microbiology and engineering principles, major environmental biological applications, quantitative analysis of biotechnology, detoxification of hazardous chemicals, clean technology, and resource biorecovery in environmental monitoring.
Understand
Understand the background of environmental biotechnology, and to integrate these aspects into the physical and chemical aspects of environmental technology
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Students should be able to use :
the methods of working with micro-organisms-indicators;
methods for determining the composition
Apply
Apply microbiological processes and methods used for environmental protection and improvement.
Analysis
Analyze the pollution control technologies, which are often reliant on the natural ability of organisms to degrade or immobilise pollutants to achieve remediation of contaminated sites.
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Student will be able to:
use microorganisms as indicators of environmental conditions in the monitoring of air, water and soil; assess the microbiological environmental changes as indicators for monitoring;
Evaluate
Evaluate the molecular methods for assessing biodiversity in detail, as well as methods of exploiting environmental biodiversity to develop new industrial processes and new forms of pollution control.
Create
Create the knowledge on applying biotechnology to minimise the impact of pollution on natural ecosystems and the ways to treatment polluted ecosystems.
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Content
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The purpose of this course covers the following topics: microorganisms as indicators that respond to various changes in the environment pollution, the use of microorganisms in environmental monitoring, microbiological diagnosis and indication of soil, the impact of xenobiotics on soil microorganisms and soil decontamination, chemical fertilizers as a factor in the impact on the species composition of the soil microorganisms.
Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology and key-microorganisms; Role of microorganisms in geochemical cycles; Environmental pollutants and their microbial transformation; Organic and inorganic pollutants; Mechanisms of microbial catabolism of pollutants; Bioremediation: Fundamentals, methods and strategies of application; Application of bacteria and fungi in bioremediation; Microbialdegradationoforganicpollutants; Determinationofenzymaticactivity.
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Study and examination
requirements and forms of
examination
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Oral exam, tests
1st interim control: problem solving, testing, case-study
2nd interim control: problem solving, testing, project method
Final examination: written, 1 theoretical questions, 1 exercise,1 practical question
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Media employed
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Video lectures, Audio books, presentations
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Reading list
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John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition [2006]. ISBN-13 978-0-470-03545-0 (in english)
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Talaro−Talaro: Foundations in Microbiology, Fourth Edition [2011]. ISBN - 978-0072320428 (in english)
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ReinhardRenneberg. Biotechnology for Beginners [2007]. ISBN-9780123735812. (in english)
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Eugene W. Nester and etc. Microbiology: a human perspective, sixth edition [2011]. ISBN 978–0–07–299543–5 (in english)
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Madsen, Eugene L. Environmental microbiology [2008].ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-3647-1 (in english)
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