Environmental Technologies Laboratory

The disciplines of Bioengineering curriculum of previous semesters that are most relevant for the understanding of the contents of Laboratories of Environmental Technologies are Introduction to Bioengineering, Chemistry, Microbiology and Water Pollution and Liquid Effluent Treatment.

The curricular unit is a continuous assessment unit.

During experimental class each group is analyzed taking into account different aspects such as: behavior, responsibility, team functioning, fulfillment of the lab and discipline rules, performance/coordination shown in the development of the work, taking advantage of the class time and the necessary theoretical preparation for experimental execution. At the end of lesson, the acquired results are delivered to the teacher. The evaluation of each work considers the parameters related to the experimental component, the quality of the results and the appreciation and the discussion of the report.

All practical classes will operate in person, while classes for discussing reports and oral presentations might take place remotely

It is intended that students attending this curricular unit can:

• develop the ability to prepare and plan laboratory experiments;

• analyze and critically evaluate experimental data obtained from experimental results;

• develop interpersonal skills, concerning the ability to work in groups;

• apply the knowledge learned in the environmental treatment lectures of the this cycle of studies;

• experiment, in a laboratory environment, some wastewater treatment technologies;

• strengthen and integrate knowledge acquired with research oriented to solve problems and/or to implement an experimental research work;

• develop the ability to communicate, present and discuss the main results obtained in the experimental work

1. Characterization of industrial effluents;

2. Biological effluent treatment systems;

3. Physico-chemical effluent treatment systems;

In laboratory classes, each group of students sets up a pilot project that will allow them to study the treatment of an industrial effluent in an MBBR type reactor – “Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor”. They also study the physical-chemical and electrocoagulation treatment of an industrial effluent. When carrying out the work, they carry out various analyzes to characterize the effluents and adapt the operating conditions in order to optimize treatment efficiency.

In view of the characteristics of the course unit, attendance is mandatory and the course unit does not have a final exam.

The assessment is distributed throughout the semester and considers the performance in the development of practical work, written reports and oral presentation of the same.

The evaluations of the works take into account the parameters: performance / coordination of the experimental performance, quality of the results obtained and delivered on the day of the experimental performance and appreciation of the reports and discussion of them.

In the evaluation of the experimental class, the following aspects will be taken into account: behavior, responsibility, team work, compliance with the rules of the laboratory and the discipline, use with use of class time, theoretical knowledge reviewed before the experimental performance and quality of the results.

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