201467 - Environmental biotechnology |
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Credit Hours2 Pre-requisite201361 Co-requisiteDistribution2+0 |
This course aims to introduce and elaborate the concepts and applications of biotechnology in various aspects of the environment including its protection, restoration, and sustainability. Environmental biotechnology deals with the application of biological processes to technology and production of sustainable resources, such as biofuels. Applications also include microbial remediation of contaminated soil and water, and treating sewage waste to convert it into manure for plants. |