CEV 203E - Environmental Microbiology

Course Objectives

1. Conveying the significance of microorganisms
2. Increasing interest in environmental microbiology
3. Providing a microbiology knowledge base for future relevant courses
4. Exploring the microbial dimension of environmental engineering problems and solutions
5. Cultivating proficiency in experimentation (design), data analysis, and interpretation in environmental microbiology applications.

Course Description

Diversity of Microorganisms. Introduction and Characteristics of Bacteria, Archaea, Protozoa, Fungi, Algae, and Viruses. Carbon and Energy Flow in Microorganisms (Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport Chain). Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration, and Photosynthesis. Enzymes and Their Functions. Microorganisms of Environmental Engineering Significance: Microbiology of Air, Water, Soil, Wastewater, and Biological Treatment Systems. Settling Characteristics, Issues, and Solutions of Activated Sludge. Natural Microbial Ecosystems. Microbial Bioremediation.