CE 4373:Environmental Engineering Microbiology

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CE 3702 and Engineering Standing
This course is intended to provide fundamental knowledge about microorganisms in the natural and engineered environment and their role in the cycling of elements, both natural and anthropogenically introduced into the environment. The course focuses on understanding their role in the biodegradation of contaminant chemicals and the application of processes that take advantage of the microbiological biodegradation processes.