COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
2014/2015 Academic session
Programme: Applied Biology and Biotechnology
Course Code: BLY 426
Course Title: Environmental Biotechnology
Units: 2
Course Lecturers: Prof. O.O. Obembe /A. C. Dr. Omonhinmin
Course Coordinator: Prof. O.O. Obembe
Semester/Session: Omega, 2014/2015
Location: CST
Pre-Requisite: BLY 217
A. Course Overview: This course entails the study of the environmental
implications of introduction of foreign genetic material; the application of
biotechnology in the management of several environmentally important issues, such
as pollution, remediation and conservation management.
B. Course Objectives:
To re-enforce the student understanding of the potentials and application of
biotechnology in environmental management and conservation.
C. Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids:
Guided Instructions
Interactive classroom sessions
PowerPoint presentations
Virtual laboratory and animated aids
Classroom exercises/activities
Laboratory exposure and Field exercises
D. Course
Module I:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Outline
Biotechnology and Energy Management –OAC.
Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology
Biotechnology as applied in Renewable energy
Biotechnology as applied in Energy conservation
Module II: Environmental Pollution Management -OOO
Week 4
Pollution Control.
Week 5
Restoration of degraded lands
Week 6
Bioremediation and Phytoremediation.
Module III: Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization –OAC.
Week 7
Biodiversity and its conservation
Week 8
Environmental genomics
Week 9
Gene flow
Module IV:
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
10
11
12
13
14
Environmental Monitoring and Analysis of genetic
contamination -OOO
Monitoring and Analysis of genetic contamination of biodiversity.
The fate of genetically engineered microorganisms in the environment
Tutorials
Tutorials
Revision and Evaluation
E. Tutorials
Revision and Evaluation
F. Structure of the Programme
Continuous Assessment
Test 1
ii.
Mid-Semester Test
iii.
Practical
Semester Examination
Total:
/Method of Grading
30 Marks
10 Marks
10 Marks
10 marks
70 Marks
100 Marks
G. Ground Rules and Regulations
Please note the following
Class attendance - 75% Mandatory
All assignments must be submitted on time
Punctuality and decorum must be maintained at all classes
Active participation in all activities is expected and mandatory
H. Topics for Term Papers/ Assignments
1. Biotechnology and Environmental pollution control
2. Monitoring genetic contamination in the environment
3. Gene Flow
I. Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goal
To expose the student to the environmental potentials, application and implications
of biotechnological manipulations.
J. Contemporary issues/industrial Relevance
Brings to the student the relevance of biotechnology in the industry and society and
empower the student as a qualified environmental scientist with a biotechnological
perspective.
K. Recommended Reading
1.
Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications
B.E.Rittman and P.L.McCarty, McGraw -Hill, 2001.
2.
Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology by A K Chaterjee, PHI, India, 2000