Program Overview

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INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY

Program Overview

The Industrial Ecology program is offered by the University of Genoa, with the course code 98259. The program is taught in English and is located in Genova.

Academic Year and Credits

The academic year for this program is 2025/2026, and it is worth 10 CFU credits in the second year of the Environmental Engineering program (LM-35).

Modules

The program consists of two modules:

• Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology
• Waste Utilization and Soil Remediation

Teaching Materials

Teaching materials for the program are available on AulaWeb.

OVERVIEW OF MODULES

Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology

This module, held by Prof. Attilio Converti, has a total duration of 52 hours, including 2 hours of exercise in the classroom and 12 hours of lab activity. The module aims to provide concepts needed for a good knowledge of biotechnological processes and plants, with specific concern to environmental applications.

Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation

This module, held by Prof. Michela Gallo, has a total duration of 50 hours, including 6 hours of exercise in the classroom and a 4-hour visit to a waste treatment plant. The module offers a broad discussion of the issues of pollution, remediation, and purification in the soil, based on the principles of risk analysis.

AIMS AND CONTENT

Learning Outcomes

The module of Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation aims to provide a broad discussion of the issues of pollution, remediation, and purification in the soil. The module of Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology aims to provide the concepts needed for a good knowledge of biotechnological processes and plants.

Prerequisites

For a successful learning of the module of Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology, basic knowledge of biology, biochemistry, and mathematics is required. For a successful learning of the module of Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation, basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and mathematics is required.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Teachers

• Michela Gallo
• Attilio Converti

Exam Board

The exam board consists of:

• Michela Gallo (President)
• Alessandro Alberto Casazza
• Adriana Del Borghi
• Shabnam Mirizadeh
• Attilio Converti (President Substitute)

LESSONS

Lessons Start

The start date of the lessons is not specified.

Class Schedule

The timetable for this course is available on the Portale EasyAcademy.

EXAMS

Exam Description

The final examination consists of passing an oral test for both modules.

Assessment Methods

• For the Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology module, the exam consists of an oral test based on a review previously agreed with the teacher.
• For the Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation module, the exam consists of an oral exam with questions about soil remediation and waste management.

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule is as follows:

• 03/06/2026, 15:00, Genova, Oral, Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology
• 22/06/2026, 10:00, Genova, Oral, Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology
• 06/07/2026, 15:00, Genova, Oral, Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology
• 22/07/2026, 17:00, Genova, Oral, Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology
• 02/09/2026, 15:00, Genova, Oral, Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology
• 16/09/2026, 15:00, Genova, Oral, Biochemistry and Environmental Biotechnology
• 22/12/2025, 09:00, Genova, Oral, Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation
• 14/01/2026, 09:00, Genova, Oral, Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation
• 09/02/2026, 09:00, Genova, Oral, Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation
• 17/06/2026, 09:00, Genova, Oral, Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation
• 15/07/2026, 09:00, Genova, Oral, Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation
• 16/09/2026, 09:00, Genova, Oral, Waste Utilisation and Soil Remediation

Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals

The program is related to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

• Good Health and Well-being
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Climate Action