Dr. Peter Stroot - University of South Florida: Dealing with the things in life that you do not want to deal with...
CGN 4933 Molecular Biology for Engineers
DESCRIPTION:
  • This course introduces students to the theory and use of molecular biology based methods for the investigation of natural and engineered systems. 

MOTIVATION:
  • Microbes are the dominant type of biomass on the planet and their role in natural and engineered systems is one of the last mysteries in science.  These systems are considered to be black boxes with microbes being the parts.  Molecular biology based methods will enable researchers to identify the different parts of the black box and determine their function.
OBJECTIVES:
  • Learn how environmental engineers and scientists use molecular biology based methods as research tools.
  • Use various molecular biology based methods to investigate samples from natural and environmental systems.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
  • Upon completion of the class, students should be able to:
    Read and understand literature on microbiology, microbial ecology, and biotechnology.
  • Identify and understand classical microbiology and molecular biology methods used to investigate natural and engineered systems.
MAJOR TOPICS:
  • Cell physiology; phylogeny; microbial metabolism; Monod kinetics; microbial growth for microbiologists and environmental engineers; molecular biology tools; introduction to biological processes used by environmental engineers
Dr. Peter Stroot Dr. Peter Stroot

Title: Assistant Professor
  • 4202 E. Fowler Ave, ENG 238
  • Tampa, Fl 33620-5350
  • Phone: (813)-396-9323
  • Fax: (813) 974-2957
  • E-Mail: pstroot@eng.usf.edu
    Student Office: (813) 974-8769
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