Department of Biological Sciences

https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/dept/bio

Lecturer	Nadjet KHACHA
Information	Master - Aquatic Ecosystems Department of Biological Sciences Website : https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/module/3325 Semester : S3 Unit : UEF1 Credit : 8 Coefficient: 4
Content	Chapter 01: Natural Waters 1.1. Freshwater microflora; Bio films (Composition and structure, Formation mechanisms, Properties; 1.2. Extreme ecosystems and their microorganisms 1.3. Natural self-purification of water 1.4. The phenomenon of microbial adhesion Chapter 02: Wastewater 2.1. Definition, characteristics, microflora 2.2. Urban and industrial discharges 2.3. Survival of microorganisms in water 2.4. Epidemiological chain and water transmission 2.5. Biological purification treatments Chapter 03: Raw water and its purification 3.1. Groundwater: microflora and nutritional potential 3.2. Surface water: microflora specificity 3.3. Quality criteria 3.4. Feedwater treatment: 3-5. Alterations in treated water: microbial growth in networks Tastes, smells 3-6. Biological corrosion, theory of cathodic depolarization, bacteria of corrosion 3-7 water quality control Chapter 04: Treatment of water and liquid effluents: Microorganisms and water – carbon metabolism (oxidation) Nitrogen metabolism (nitrification, denitrification) Aerobic cultures: activated sludge, biofilters, lagooning, aerobic sludge stabilization Anaerobic digestion: methanization Chapter 05: Soil remediation: - Characterization of pollutants - Different degradation techniques
Evaluation	Continuous monitoring and review