Upon successful completion of this course the students will acquire new knowledge and
specific skills on the following subjects:
Basic overview of a broad spectrum of Microbial Biotechnology applications,
socioeconomical impact.
- Understand the basic genetic of microorganisms and the respective tools for applying
microbial genetic engineering
- Appreciate the significance of -omic technologies in modern microbial biotechnology
- Usage of microorganisms in Industrial fermentations
- Knowledge and expertise of the enzyme and microbial technology and the microbial
biotransformations related to the production of food-based products and to the
applications of white biotechnology
- Knowledge and methodologies of the microbial and enzyme technology related to the
food biotechnology and the industrial biotechnology
- Metabolism and added value compounds produced by microorganisms used in
industrial scale fermentations. Optimization of production using biotechnological
methods.
- Perspectives of modern Microbial Biotechnology in production of bioenergy and
biochemical or bioactive high added value materials, amino acids and alternative food
sources.
