NCHU Course Outline
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
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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Lecturing
Quiz
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
Week 4 Energetics and Enzymes: Major catabolic pathways and electron transport; carbon flow in respiration; anaerobic metabolism; chemolithotrophy; photosynthesis
Week 5 Application of biology in Environmental Engineering & Science
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
Week 16 Mathematical modeling for biofilm processes
Week 17 Advanced biological wastewater treatment processes
Week 18 Final exam
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 Landinclude experience courses:N
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