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| Version 2013-2014 |
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| ENVT3048-1 | Water microbiology and waterborne diseases
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| Duration : | 12h Th, 12h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | N... |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| - Introduction to the microbiology of the environment (importance of microbiology, characterization of viruses, bacteria and protozoans, algaes, growth and metabolism)
- Microbial ecology of aquatic environments
- Techniques for sampling and microbiological analysis of water: virology, bacteriology, parasitology- Concepts of epidemiology
- Water uses and sanitary risks, hydric diseases
- Environmental health, Eco-Health
- Aspects of expertise in the area of the microbiology of water
- Applications in developing countries (PEDs)
- Practical work in the field and in the laboratory |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - to become aware of the importance of microbiological and sanitary aspects of water
- to build expertise and establish a microbiological diagnosis of water quality. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| - Knowledge of basic biology |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| - Field work: taking samples
- Seeding and identification of the main bacteria of faecal contamination
- Drafting a report |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 12 hours of theory
3 hours of field work for sampling
4 hours of practical work: seeding and identification 5 hours exercice : hydric diseases |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| - Powerpoint slideshow
- Web references |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| - Written report
- Written exam (closed book) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Francis ROSILLON
ULG-DSGE (Arlon)
185, avenue de Longwy
6700 ARLON
Phone 063 230852
f.rosillon@ulg.ac.be |
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