| Course Name |
(中) 環工生物原理(6794) |
| (Eng.) Biological Principle in Environmental Engineering |
| Offering Dept |
Department of Environmental Engineering |
| Course Type |
Required |
Credits |
3 |
Teacher |
CHANG, SHU-CHI ect. |
| Department |
Department of Environmental Engineering/Graduate |
Language |
English |
Semester |
2024-FALL |
| Course Description |
This course is "Biological Principle in Environmental Engineering", which mainly introduces the basic knowledge of microorganisms and enhances students' understanding of microbiology. Course content mainly covers:
(1). Summary of microorganisms and biochemistry, (2). Nutrition and metabolism, (3). Biochemical reaction equations, (4). Enzyme kinetics, (5). Microbial growth kinetics, (6). Biodegradation and bioremediation, (7). Cell immobilization, (8). Biodegradation, (9). Suspension growth and attached growth, (10). Wastewater treatment, and remediation applications. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
N |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| 1. 使學生學習微生物的基礎知識,以便應用於生物處理上 |
| 1.Expertise in environmental engineering. |
| 3.Ability to write professional papers in environmental engineering. |
| 4.Innovative thinking and independent problem-solving skills. |
| 6.Good international outlook. |
| 8.Ability to grow through lifelong self-learning. |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction of macromolecules in cells |
| Week 2 |
Cell structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells |
| Week 3 |
Gene expression in cells
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| Week 4 |
Energetics and Enzymes: Major catabolic pathways and electron transport; carbon flow in respiration; anaerobic metabolism; chemolithotrophy; photosynthesis
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| Week 5 |
Application of biology in Environmental Engineering & Science
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| Week 6 |
Midterm by Prof. Lin |
| Week 7 |
Nutrient cycles (BBM Chapter 21)
Genetics (BBM Chapter 11) |
| Week 8 |
Genetics (BBM Chapter 11)
System biology (BBM Chapter 9) |
| Week 9 |
Microbial ecosystems (BBM Chapter 20)
First quiz by Prof. Chang |
| Week 10 |
Biodegradation and bioremediation (BNA, Chapter 3)
Measuring microbial systems (BBM Chapter 19) |
| Week 11 |
Measuring microbial systems (BBM Chapter 19)
Biotechnology and synthetic biology (BBM Chapter 12) |
| Week 12 |
Environmental bioremediation related topics (BBM Chapter 22 but 22.6-22.9 not included)
Bioinformatics applications to bioremediation (Handouts)
Second quiz by Prof. Chang |
| Week 13 |
Water and wastewater treatment microbiology |
| Week 14 |
Water and wastewater treatment microbiology |
| Week 15 |
Mathematical modeling for activated sludge processes
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| Week 16 |
Mathematical modeling for biofilm processes
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| Week 17 |
Advanced biological wastewater treatment processes
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| Week 18 |
Final exam
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| Evaluation |
| Exam scores by each teacher (30% to 35%) |
| Textbook & other References |
BBM = Brock Biology of Microorganisms 15th edition,
Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, and David A. Stahl, 2019. Brock Biology of Microorganisms 15th edition, Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, UK.
BNA = Bioremediation and Natural Attenuation: Process Fundamentals and Mathematical Models
Pedro J. Alvarez and Walter A. Illman, 2006. Bioremediation and Natural Attenuation: Process Fundamentals and Mathematical Models, Wiley-Interscience, Hoboken, NJ, USA.
TextBooks for Prof. Wu’s Section
1. Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition (2020) Bruce E. Rittmann, Ph.D. Perry L. McCarty, Sc.D.
2. Biological Wastewater Treatment, Principles, Modelling and Design, 2nd Edition (2020), Guanghao Chen, George A. Ekama, Mark C.M. van Loosdrecht, Damir Brdjanovic. IWA Publishing. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| None |
| Office Hours |
| Monday AM 11:00 to 12:00 |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
| 06.Clean Water and Sanitation 14.Life Below Water 15.Life On Land | include experience courses：N |
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