Fundamentos de Biorecursos

Biology, Ecology, Chemistry and English

In the classes the general concepts are addressed and discussed in accordance with the objectives of the curricular unit. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion of current issues about bioresources.  When necessary will be provided case studies related to the subject.

After attending the discipline of Bioresource Fundamentals, it is expected that each student:
– Be able to recognize the importance of bio-resources in contemporary society and its foundations;
– Understand the general concepts and methods in ecology;
– Be able to identify and understand the ways of interaction between organisms and the physical and biological environment;
– Understand the ecological processes as a whole, the structure and functioning of ecosystems at local, regional and global levels;
– Understand the basic concepts of environmental chemistry;
– Recognize the importance of green chemistry as a tool for sustainable development;
– Develop the ability to search and select relevant information, be aware of the ethical implications associated with various aspects associated with the use of bioresources;
– Be able to compile, synthesize and communicate new information / ideas / problems relating to courses on the use of bioresources.

1. Natural Resources and Bioresource:
a) Renewable Bioresource
b) Sustainable use of bioresources
c) Portuguese Bioresources
d) Harvesting sectors and / or processing of the raw material biobased
2. Ecology Fundamentals:
a) General concepts
b) Nature of Ecosystems
c) Ecosystem Functioning
d) Populations and communities
3. Environmental Chemistry:
a) Pollution and Technology
b) Environmental Health
c) Micropollutants
4. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development : Practical Applications

NAO

– Alalwan, H. A., Alminshid, A. H., & Aljaafari, H. A. (2019). Promising evolution of biofuel generations. Subject review. Renewable Energy Focus, 28, 127–139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ref.2018.12.006  
– Connie Rye. (2016). Biology. Houston, Texas: OpenStax. Retrieved from https://openstax.org/books/biology/pages/1-introduction 
– Global assessment of soil pollution. (2021). GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF SOIL POLLUTION. https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4827en 
– González-García, S., Castanheira, R. G., Dias, A. C., & Arroja, L. (2013). Using Life Cycle Assessment methodology to assess UHT milk production in Portugal. Science of The Total Environment, 442, 225–234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.10.035 
– Gullón, P., Gullón, B., Astray, G., Carpena, M., Fraga-Corral, M., Prieto, M. A., & Simal-Gandara, J. (2020). Valorization of by-products from olive oil industry and added-value applications for innovative functional foods. Food Research International, 137, 109683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109683 
–  Immaroh, N. Z., Kuliahsari, D. E., & Nugraheni, S. D. (2021). Review: Eucalyptus globulus essential oil extraction method. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 733(1), 012103. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/733/1/012103
– Santos, S. (2016). Introdução à Economia Verde: No contexto da Política Europeia. Plátano Editora.
– Manisalidis, I., Stavropoulou, E., Stavropoulos, A., & Bezirtzoglou, E. (2020). Environmental and Health Impacts of Air Pollution: A Review. Frontiers in Public Health, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00014. 
– Milano, J., Ong, H. C., Masjuki, H., Chong, W., Lam, M. K., Loh, P. K., & Vellayan, V. (2016). Microalgae biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuel for power generation. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 58, 180–197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.12.150 
– Neto, B., Dias, A. C., & Machado, M. (2012). Life cycle assessment of the supply chain of a Portuguese wine: from viticulture to distribution. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 18(3), 590–602. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-012-0518-4 
– Nunes, S. S., Gaspar, P. D., Nunes, J., Quinteiro, P., Dias, A. C., & Godina, R. (2020). Life-Cycle Assessment of Dairy Products—Case Study of Regional Cheese Produced in Portugal. Processes, 8(9), 1182. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr8091182 
– Quinteiro, P., Tarelho, L., Marques, P., Martín-Gamboa, M., Freire, F., Arroja, L., & Dias, A. C. (2019). Life cycle assessment of wood pellets and wood split logs for residential heating. Science of The Total Environment, 689, 580–589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.06.420 
– Rodrigues, A.C. ,Ferraz, A.I. (2011) Biotecnologia – Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Publindústria.