Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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Two modules to be chosen among:
- 1st year - Microbial ecology, Genetics and biotechnology of no-food crops, Sustainable agriculture - delivered in 2025/2026
- 2nd year - Environmental microbiology and bioremediation, Sustainable phytopathogen management, Climate change and soil functions - delivered in 2026/2027Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Industrial microbial biotechnology (2025/2026)
Teaching code
4S008290
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/19 - MICROBIOLOGY
Period
1st semester dal Oct 1, 2025 al Jan 30, 2026.
Courses Single
Authorized with reserve
Learning objectives
The course aims to provife the theoretical knowledge and the up to date view of the technological applications regarding microbial transformation processes in industrial and environmental fields, focused on the obtainment of high-value products and processes based on either the use of renewable substrates and eco-friendly approaches or bioremediation protocols of polluted matrices. In particular, attention will be given to metabolic and molecular aspects related to the exploitation of microorganisms for i) the biotransformation of main polymeric components of plant biomasses: ii) the industrial production of primary and secondary metabolites; iii) the obtainment of bio-catalysts of microbial origin for chemo-enzymatic transformations; iv) biodegradation and biotransformation of either inorganic or organic polluted substances; v) the microbial biosynthesis of nanostructured materials of metals and metalloids of nano-biotechnological interest; vi) production of energy, hydrogen and other products by means of the Bioelectrochemical Systems (BES) such as the Microbial Fuel cells (MFCs) or the Microbial Electrolysis Cells (MECs).
Prerequisites and basic notions
General Microbiology
Program
1. Introduction - Lesson organization and assessment methods. Overview of the program topics. The crucial role of microbial biotechnology in the circular bioeconomy. 2. Microbial biodiversity in microbial biotechnology; 3. Approaches and methods for identifying microbial bioresources; 4. The microbial biofilm; 5. The biotechnological process; 6. Transformation of plant-based biomass: Microbial biotechnologies for the transformation of the main polymeric components of plant biomass. 7. Microbial enzymes of industrial interest. 8. Microbial degradation of xenobiotic compounds of environmental interest: Microbial degradation of linear and branched hydrocarbons. Microbial degradation of aromatic compounds. Microbial biotransformation by dehalogenation of haloaromatic compounds. Genetics of catabolic pathways for the degradation of organic pollutants. 7. Microbial biotransformation of metals and metalloids. Microbial biosynthesis of nanostructured metal and metalloid compounds of nanobiotechnological interest. 8. Biopolymers of microbial origin: polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and bacterial cellulose 9. Polysaccharides and biosurfactants of microbial origin 10. Notes on Bioelectrochemical Systems (BES) such as Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) or Microbial Electrolysis Cells (MECs).
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Lectures, Discussion of Scientific Articles, Visits to Research Laboratories.
Learning assessment procedures
The final exam is designed to assess the student's acquisition of the knowledge and skills defined in the course's "Learning Objectives." The exam is oral and consists of three main questions formulated by the instructor and covering the entire syllabus. The exam lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Evaluation criteria
The evaluation criteria concern the acquisition of knowledge related to the contents of the teaching and of an appropriate scientific language
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The exam does not include midterms. The final grade is based on the completeness, rigor, and depth of the student's answers.
Exam language
Italiano
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