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 microb The textbook Environmental Microbiology for Engineers 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 Microorganisms -- Static biochemistry -- Dynamic biochemistry -- Biooxidation and bioreduction -- Biodegradation -- Biosynthesis -- Bioagents of environmental bioprocesses -- Reproduction and growth -- Microbial ecology -- Classifications of viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes -- Physiological classification of prokaryotes -- The groups of prokaryotes -- Public health and water disinfection -- Biotechnological processes -- Aquatic ecosystems and water biotreatment -- Anaerobic and anoxic treatment of wastewater -- Aerobic treatment of wastewater -- Value-added by-products of environmental engineering -- Biotreatment of industrial hazardous wastes -- Solid wastes and soil biotreatment -- Microbial geotechnics -- Microbiology of air and air treatment -- Biocorrosion, biodeterioration, and biofouling. Environmental microbiology is an essential component of most senior undergraduate courses taught in environmental engineering, and to some extent civil engineering. However, there are not many textbooks available and most of the ones that are, assume basic biology knowledge. "Microbiology for Civil and Environmental Engineers" is an ideal text for civil and environmental senior undergraduate and graduate students. It is specifically targeted at environmental engineers with little to no biology training, and provides a thoroughly up-to-date introduction to these rapidly expanding subject areas. Each chapter includes quizzes and tutorials with instructor's solutions available in a separate solutions manual with qualifying course adoption Environmental microbiology is an essential component of most senior undergraduate courses taught in environmental engineering, and to some extent civil engineering. This title offers an introduction to these rapidly expanding subject areas.
