Courses

Engineering Microbiology (EN. 570.411/570.610, Fall semester)

This course provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology and an understanding of how to integrate these principles in the context of important natural and engineered environmental systems. Energetics and kinetics of microbial growth, biogeochemical cycles, microbial treatment of water and wastewater, bioenergy production, and pollutant degradation are just a few examples.

Biological Processes for Wastewater Treatment (EN.570.446/570.706, Spring semester)

This course offers comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts, design, and applications of engineered systems with an emphasis on wastewater treatment, resource recovery from waste streams, and the biological treatment of drinking water. Various topics such as activated sludge process, suspended and biofilm growth, aerobic and anaerobic treatments, solids handling and treatment, and biological nutrient removal will be discussed.