Environmental Microbiology for Engineers

This book enables engineering students to understand how microbiology can be applied to environmental research and practical applications. Written specifically for senior undergraduate to graduate level civil and environmental engineering students, the textbook encompasses both fundamental and applied principles and covers topics such as the microbiology of water, wastewater, soil, and air biotreatment systems used in environmental engineering. It also covers civil engineering topics such as biocementation, biocorrosion, biofouling and biodeterioration of materials. Suitable for environmental engineers with little to no biology training, this book provides a thoroughly up-to-date introduction to current trends in environmental microbiology and engineering. Microbial classification is represented as a periodic table with theoretical connections between all prokaryotic groups and highlighting their environmental applications. The textbook includes quizzes for each chapter, tutorials and exam questions. A separate solutions manual is available with qualifying course adoption. Combining microbiological knowledge and environmental biotechnology principles in a readable fashion, the book includes topics such as Structures and functions of microbial cell and cell aggregatesApplied microbial genetics and molecular biologyDiversity and function of microorganisms in environmental engineering systemsEnvironmental bioengineering processesMicrobiological monitoring of environmental engineering systemsMicrobiology of water and wastewater treatmentBiocementation and bioc1ogging of soilBiocorrosion of constructionsBiodeterioration of materialsBiopollution of indoor environmentBioremediation and biotransformation of solid waste and soilAncillary Instructional Material: Quiz and Exam Bank As an instructor and an active participant in the environmental and civil engineering community, the author has recognized the need for field-specific microbiology instructional material, and has constructed a concise, relevant text for both students and professionals. Table of ContentStages of BioprocessingBioagents of BioprocessingMicrobial Metabolism and its controlMolecular Biology and Genetics of MicroorganismsSelection of Pure CulturesClassifications and Identifications of ProkaryotesPeriodic Table of Physiological Groups of ProkaryotesNutrition and GrowthCultivation of Microorganisms and Downstream ProcessesMicrobial Adaptations and Engineering ControlMicrobial Natural EcosystemsMicrobial Engineering EcosystemsPublic Health Microbiology for EngineersMicrobiology of Water TreatmentMicrobiology of Aquatic EcosystemsMicrobiology of Anaerobic Wastewater TreatmentMicrobiology of Aerobic Wastewater TreatmentMicrobiology of Solid Wastes BiotreatmentMicrobiology of Soil BioremediationMicrobial GeotechnologyMicrobial AerosolsMicrobiology of Exhaust Gases BiotreatmentBiocorrosion, Biodeterioration and BiofoulingBiomonitoring and BiosafetyEnvironmental NanobiotechnologyEnvironmental Engineering of Closed Microbial EcosystemsBiographical NoteNanyang Technological University, Singapore