Courses Catalogue

Microbial Bioremediation

Course Code: MCB 417
Credit Unit: 2
Academic Programme: Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology
Faculty: Microbiology
Status: Elective
Programme Type: Bachelor

Course Description

Definition, microbial leaching of ores, the leading process, metal recovery, leaching of uranium and gold, mercury and heavy metal transformations, mercuric resistance, petroleum biodegradation, hydrocarbon decomposition, petroleum production, biodegradation of xenobiotics and pesticides, biodegradation of synthetic polymers and biodegradable plastics, Principles of microbial deterioration of materials, Factors favouring deterioration of materials