MARTEK offers expertise in chemical engineering and marine biotechnology, emphasizing algae-related opportunities. Students explore the bioprospecting pipeline, visit professional settings, and apply lab techniques to extract and identify molecules beneficial for human health.
code name: MARTEK
module family: #Chemistry & Biotechnology
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)
UN Sustainable Development Goals:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should
- grasp the foundational principles of blue biotechnology and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios
- understand the economic implications of marine biotechnology, recognizing the significance of marine-derived natural products in the global market
- explore the potential of microalgae for human benefit (health, energy, food, cosmetics...) understanding the biological mechanisms and barriers in processes
- learn the extraction methods crucial for desorbing molecules from marine matrices, understanding how these techniques affect the quality and quantity of the bioactive compounds extracted
- apply analytical chemistry techniques to identify and characterize biological pigments and other bioactive molecules, particularly in photoautotroph organisms like microalgae
- develop the ability to interpret experimental data and present their findings through academic deliverables such as articles and presentations
TOPICS
- Blue biotechnology
- overview of techniques & opportunities
- ideation and creation of a biotechnology project
- The world of microalgae
- Visit of a research center on microalgae biotechnology (CEA, Cadarache)
- Expert panel on fundamental and applied research
- Workshop
- Analytical chemistry for identification of bioactive molecules
- Theory (chemistry, methods)
- Practical (extraction of pigment from microalgae)
INSTRUCTORS
- Juliette Armeni (Pole Mer Méditerranée)
- Nadir Fakhri Eddin (ICN lab, Université Côte d'Azur)
- Nathanael Guigo (ICN, Université Côte d'Azur)
- Anne Pajot (CEA Cadarache)
- Jean Francois Sassi (CEA Cadarache)
- Guest speakers (panels)
ASSESSMENT
- Quiz on fundamentals
- Workshop on marine biotechnology overview
- Workshop from the site visit at CEA
- Lab work deliverables (articles, presentation)
- The other Semester 3 modules
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- All the modules
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