Basic microbiology concepts and methodology
Microbial environments and risks for polymeric materials
Microorganisms as resources for renewable monomers and polymers
Biofilms
Ten lectures including discussion topics based on recent scientific publications. Preparation for giving and executing seminars
Home assignment, written and oral presentation
Describe the groups of microorganisms and their properties
Describe and explain growth and growth factors
Perform an isolation of microorganisms on group level
Analyse the viability of microorganisms in various environments
Describe and explain special fermentations as a potential source for monomers
Propose relevant microorganisms responsible for attacks on materials in complex environments
Propose and perform relevant procedure to isolate microorganisms from complex environments such as polymers from traditional and renewable polymers used in packaging, out- and indoor applications and polymers used in biomedical contexts
Analyse and evaluate the consequences of microbial attack on synthetic and natural polymers