• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Obtain basic knowledge of Biology

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Summarize, document, report and reflect on progress
   5. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
   6. Question and find out innovative approaches
   7. Gain original, independent and critical thinking, and develop theoretical concepts and tools
   8. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   9. Asses risks of natura lor human made CBRN threats
   10. Develop stragies and/or product in order decicease risks of national and intenational CBRN threats
   11. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   12. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
   13. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   14. Support his/her ideas with various arguments and present them clearly to a range of audience, formally and informally through a variety of techniques
   15. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data
   16. Understand relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices
   17. Apply of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear concepts to individual, social, economic, technological and ethical aspects

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Seminar/presentation
2. Develop an understanding of matter and energy in organisms

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Summarize, document, report and reflect on progress
   5. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
   6. Question and find out innovative approaches
   7. Gain original, independent and critical thinking, and develop theoretical concepts and tools
   8. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   9. Asses risks of natura lor human made CBRN threats
   10. Develop stragies and/or product in order decicease risks of national and intenational CBRN threats
   11. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   12. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
   13. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   14. Support his/her ideas with various arguments and present them clearly to a range of audience, formally and informally through a variety of techniques
   15. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data
   16. Understand relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices
   17. Apply of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear concepts to individual, social, economic, technological and ethical aspects

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Seminar/presentation
3. Identify structure-function relationships in cells and organisms

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Summarize, document, report and reflect on progress
   5. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
   6. Question and find out innovative approaches
   7. Gain original, independent and critical thinking, and develop theoretical concepts and tools
   8. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   9. Asses risks of natura lor human made CBRN threats
   10. Develop stragies and/or product in order decicease risks of national and intenational CBRN threats
   11. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   12. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
   13. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   14. Support his/her ideas with various arguments and present them clearly to a range of audience, formally and informally through a variety of techniques
   15. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data
   16. Understand relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices
   17. Apply of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear concepts to individual, social, economic, technological and ethical aspects

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Seminar/presentation
4. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Summarize, document, report and reflect on progress
   5. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
   6. Question and find out innovative approaches
   7. Gain original, independent and critical thinking, and develop theoretical concepts and tools
   8. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   9. Asses risks of natura lor human made CBRN threats
   10. Develop stragies and/or product in order decicease risks of national and intenational CBRN threats
   11. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   12. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
   13. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   14. Support his/her ideas with various arguments and present them clearly to a range of audience, formally and informally through a variety of techniques
   15. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data
   16. Understand relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices
   17. Apply of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear concepts to individual, social, economic, technological and ethical aspects

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Seminar/presentation
5. Define the relationship among life forms and their environments and ecosystems Explain transmission of genetic background in organisms and populations Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Summarize, document, report and reflect on progress
   5. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
   6. Question and find out innovative approaches
   7. Gain original, independent and critical thinking, and develop theoretical concepts and tools
   8. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   9. Asses risks of natura lor human made CBRN threats
   10. Develop stragies and/or product in order decicease risks of national and intenational CBRN threats
   11. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   12. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
   13. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   14. Support his/her ideas with various arguments and present them clearly to a range of audience, formally and informally through a variety of techniques
   15. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data
   16. Understand relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices
   17. Apply of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear concepts to individual, social, economic, technological and ethical aspects

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Seminar/presentation
6. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles Apply biological concepts to personal, social, economical, technological and ethical issues Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Summarize, document, report and reflect on progress
   5. Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
   6. Question and find out innovative approaches
   7. Gain original, independent and critical thinking, and develop theoretical concepts and tools
   8. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   9. Asses risks of natura lor human made CBRN threats
   10. Develop stragies and/or product in order decicease risks of national and intenational CBRN threats
   11. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   12. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
   13. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   14. Support his/her ideas with various arguments and present them clearly to a range of audience, formally and informally through a variety of techniques
   15. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data
   16. Understand relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices
   17. Apply of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear concepts to individual, social, economic, technological and ethical aspects

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Seminar/presentation

Contents
Week 1:	Biosecurity, biological defense and causes
Week 2:	Recognition of biological threat
Week 3:	Diseases and agents
Week 4:	Recognition, prevention, exclusion and reporting
Week 5:	Sustainability and bioremediation elements
Week 6:	Biochemical cycle
Week 7:	Phytoremediation: an effective approach to organic and metallic ion pollutants
Week 8:	Mid-term exam
Week 9:	Bioleaching
Week 10:	Biosorption of heavy metals
Week 11:	Biofiltration: Water and food-borne pathogens
Week 12:	Wastewater treatment and disinfection
Week 13:	Bioremediation of Xenobiotics
Week 14:	Articles Review for Subject
Week 15*:	General Concluding Remarks of Course
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	1. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism; Jeffrey R. Ryan; 2016; Butterworth-Heinemann 2. Bioremediation and Sustainability: Research and Applications; Romeela Mohee; 2012; John Wiley and Sons 3. Environmental Microbiology; Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba, Terry J. Gentry; 3rd. Ed.; 2014; Academic Press. 4. Weapons of Mass Destruction: An Encyclopedia of Worldwide Policy, Technology, and History; Volume I: Chemical and Biological Weapons and Volume II: Technology, and History (2 volume set); Eric A. Croddy, James J. Wirtz, Jeffrey A. Larsen; 2005; ABC-CLIO Inc
Recommended readings:	2. Bioremediation and Sustainability: Research and Applications; Romeela Mohee; 2012; John Wiley and Sons 3. Environmental Microbiology; Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba, Terry J. Gentry; 3rd. Ed.; 2014; Academic Press. 4. Weapons of Mass Destruction: An Encyclopedia of Worldwide Policy, Technology, and History; Volume I: Chemical and Biological Weapons and Volume II: Technology, and History (2 volume set); Eric A. Croddy, James J. Wirtz, Jeffrey A. Larsen; 2005; ABC-CLIO Inc
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	30
Other in-term studies:	1-16	20
Project:	0	0
Homework:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Final exam:	16	50
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	16
Own studies outside class:	4	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	0	0
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	5	12
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	5	3
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)