EES 6370 - Biodegradation and Bioremediation

3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)

Basic principles of biodegradation for major classes of organic and inorganic contaminants, including halogenated aliphatic and aromatic compounds, fuel hydrocarbons, pesticides and nitrated energetic compounds, metals, and radionuclides. The basic science of microbiology and chemistry, and how these are used to develop bioremediation strategies and technologies, are discussed. Preq: EES 8510.