Microbiology of Engineered Systems.

Catalog description

An introduction to the concepts of environmental microbiology for upper division undergraduates and graduate students in engineering or environmental sciences who may not possess a strong background in the biological sciences. This course will emphasize the fundamental of microbiology and microbial ecology is described in the context of environmental engineering applications. Concepts relating to energy generation, metabolism and kinetics are emphasized. Prerequisite: Graduate or blended students in the School of Engineering and Computer Science or permission of the instructor.