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CE 421/521- Environmental Biotechnology

Environmental biotechnology is an emerging field within environmental engineering.  It encompasses the use of natural and genetically engineered microorganisms to provide benefit to mankind and the environment.  The course will focus on the physiology of microorganisms, biochemical reactions of microbes, the environmental conditions that favor their growth, and the protection of public health from pathogens. Current literature articles will be discussed in a group setting.

Description-

The prerequisite for CE 421/521 is an introductory undergraduate course in environmental engineering principles.

Syllabus: CE 421  CE 521

Instructional Objectives

Sample Exam 2

Weekly Literature Critique Example

Lecture Notes

Field Trips

Literature Discussion

Term Paper Abstracts:

2000   2001   2002   2003     2004 

Journal Locations in Parks Library

Term papers & presentation schedule for 2005

Author Guidelines

First Page Sample

Lab procedure

additional information on extant kinetics

Raw Data Files:

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Biowin Lab - November 10

Professor