3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionThis course focuses on fundamentals of molecular biology and biotechnology for environmental applications. The major topics include activated sludge processes, stoichiometry, kinetics, anaerobic digestion, biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal, emerging contaminants, molecular microbiology tools, biofouling, antibiotic resistance, and biofuels.
Learning Outcomes1Understand the latest development in environmental biotechnology and their applications in contaminant removal and public health protection.
2Critically review relevant literature on selected topics in environmental biotechnology and identify areas for improvement.
3Deliver effective presentations.
4Write clearly and ethically.