ENE804 - Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering
Syllabus
Fall Semetser 2009
Time 12:40 PM to 2:00 PM Mondays and Wednesdays
Location: 173 Communication Arts Building
TOPIC |
READINGS |
DATE |
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| 1 | Energetics and Stoichiometry of Biological Reactions Energetics of Growth Stoichiometry of Growth Maintenance |
Chapter 2, Handout | 9/2, 9, 14* |
| Labor Day University closed | 9/7 | ||
| 2 | Wastewater Characteristics Chemical and Biochemical Oxygen Demand |
Handout | 9/ 16 |
| 3 | Kinetics of Suspended-Growth Biological Processes Cell-Growth Rates Substrate-Utilization Rates Kinetic Coefficients System Control Parameters Reactors without Recycle: Chemostat and Lagoons Reactors with Recycle |
Chapter 3 & 5 | 9/ 21, 23*, 28 |
Note: 9/28 is the deadline to drop this course with tuition refund. |
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| 4 | Activated Sludge Process Stoichiometry and Kinetics Process Configurations Loading Criteria Microbiology and Bulking Clarifier Design |
Chapter 6 | 9/30, 10/5*, 7 |
| Summary and Review of Sections 1 to 4 | 10/12 | ||
Examination I: Sections 1 to 4 |
10/14 |
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Note: 10/21 is the middle of semester and the deadline to drop this course without refund. |
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| 5 | Kinetics of Attached-Growth Biological Processes Immobilized/Attached-Growth/Fixed-Film Reactors Basic Kinetic Relationships Steady-State Biofilm Model Biofilm Detachment Simplified Design Method Non-steady State Biofilms |
Chapter 4 | 10/19, 21 |
| 6 | Aerobic Fixed-Film Processes Trickling Filters Rotating Biological Contactors Activated Biofilter Aerated Fixed and Fluidized Beds |
Chapter 8 | 10/ 26*, 28 |
| 7 | Nitrification Stoichiometry, Kinetics, and Processes |
Chapter 9 | 11/2 |
| 8 | Denitrification Stoichiometry, Kinetics, and Processes |
Chapter 10 | 11/4* |
| 9 | Biological Phosphorus Removal |
Handout | 11/9 |
| 10 | Solids Processing Process Types and Design Methods |
Chapter 11 | 11/11 |
| Summary and Review of Sections 5 to 9 | Handout | 11/16 | |
Examination II: Sections 5 to 9 |
11/ 18 |
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| 11 | Methanogenesis Anaerobic Process Ecology Kinetics and Stoichiometry pH Control Toxicity and Inhibition |
Chapter 13 Handout |
11/23*, 25, 30 |
| 12 | Biotransformation of Hazardous Compounds Key Issues Contaminants, Cometabolism Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation |
Chapter 14-15 | 12/2, 7 |
| Last Class: Your choice / Final Review | Handout | 12/9* | |
Final Examination Comprehensive, Takehome: 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM |
12/14 |
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* Projected due dates for homework assignments, given at least one week in advance. A total of 7 homework assignments are planned.
Syed A. Hashsham
ProfessorEmail: hashsham@egr.msu.edu
Webpage
Phone: (517) 355 8241
