BIOL-4310

Industrial Microbiology

A survey of the uses of microorganisms in production of commercially important products, decomposition of wastes, and control of nuisance microorganisms. Development of fermentation processes, types of fermentation equipment, product recovery, and fermentation economics are discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL-2310 and BIOL-4760 or CHEM-2250, or permission of instructor. Spring term odd-numbered years.

3 credit hours