3.00 Credits
Discussion of microorganisms in air, terrestrial, and aquatic environments and how they are used for environmental restoration activities. Topics include the nature of biofilms, interactions of microbes with inorganic and organic constituents, processes to implement bioremediation in surface/subsurface environments, and treatment of solid, liquid, and gaseous waste streams. Students are expected to have completed coursework in introductory microbiology, microbial diversity, and organic chemistry before enrolling in this course.