CIE 565LEC - Biological Principles in Environmental Engineering

This course presents the fundamentals of microbial involvement in nature and environmental processes. Topics covered in the class include nutrient cycling, characteristics of microorganisms, microbial metabolism, microbial growth kinetics, nutrient transport mechanisms, bacterial adhesion and flocculation, microbial competition, biomonitoring, and the relationship between microorganisms and disease. The role of microorganisms in various treatment processes, including suspended growth, fixed film, and anaerobic reactors is discussed.

Credits: 3