Bioproduction and valorization of microbial biodiversity

Teaching module focused on the professional world, with general introductions to predefined topics targeting the biotechnological exploitation of microorganisms (antimicrobials, microbiota, probiotics, applied virology, etc.), followed by presentations by industry professionals who come to talk about their career paths, their companies, and/or the development of a project. This teaching unit covers red biotechnologies (health applications) as well as other colors of biotechnology (green/agronomy, blue/marine, white/industrial, yellow/environmental).

Introduce students to areas in which industrial projects can be developed, enable them to learn about the careers of industrialists, and initiate contacts with the business world.

Theoretical and technical knowledge in microbiology and biotechnology

Recommended prerequisites:

Knowledge of ecology, microbial biodiversity

Assessment is based on continuous assessment (CCI) in the form of a project involving both oral presentations and summary sheets, and in the form of a final exam.