Course description

 

The course is available only in Hungarian.

 

The aim of the course:

The aim of the subject is to learn about the composition, physiology and interactions of microorganisms in the environment (soil, water, air).

In particular: environmental factors influencing the reproduction and destruction of micro-organisms, interactions of micro-organisms with each other and with flora and fauna, basics of biodegradation, bioreactors, biotechnology. The role of microbes in the global elemental cycle (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.). Food and water-borne pathogenic microbes. Microbiology of settlements. Bioterrorism.

 

Prerequisite courses:

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Teacher responsible

András Bittsánszky PhD

 

Teachers participating

András Bittsánszky PhD, Szilveszter Csorba , Tekla Engelhardt PhD, guest lecturers

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Lectures theme

 

Education week	Topic
1	The formation of the biosphere. Main groups of micro-organisms.
2	Reproduction and destruction of microorganisms.
3	Soil microbiology.
4	Marine and freshwater microbiology.
5	Microbiology of the atmosphere.
6	Microbiology of extreme habitats.
7	Geocycling and microbiological transformation of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, sulphur, iron, silicon and toxic elements.
8	Biotechnology diffusion and problems. Bioreactors, biofilm, biocorrosion.
9	Bioremediation.
10	Wastewater treatment.
11	Water- and foodborne pathogenic microbes.
12	Microbiology of settlements. Microorganisms and bioterrorism.

 

Exam information

Written exam.