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12133 Environmental Biotechnology
Danish title: Miljøbioteknologi
Language:  English    ECTS-creditpoints:  5, External examination.   
Type:  civil engineering course, open university
Class schedule:   F2-B
Exam schedule:   F2-B (May 30 2002), E2-B (Dec 13 2001)
Recommended semester:  4th -7th semester
Evaluation:  Written exam and approval of reports
Written exam (70%) and project (30%)
Examination:  13-scale
Previous course:  30261
No credit points with:  91779 / 30261
Aim:  The course should give the students a general introduction to anaerobic microbial processes which is important in anaerobic biotechnology. This field includes production of enzymes, chemicals and bioenergy in addition to treatment of specific contaminants.
Contents:  Anaerobic bacteria, the biogas process; production of bioethanol; production of biodegradable plastic, production of enzymes from anaerobes; cleaner technologies.
Contact:  Irini Angelidaki, building 115, (+45) 4525 1429, ria@er.dtu.dk