Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
2185
Course Name
Wastewater Biofilm and Microscopic Examination
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Water Pollution Biology / Michael H. Gerardi
Primary Contact
Michael Gerardi
mgerardi196@comcast.net
570-398-7260 Ext.
Website
Description
The course provides a brief review of the significant organisms found in biofilm, the roles they perform, operational factors that affect their numbers, and the movement of wastes and products into and out of the biofilm. The course illustrates sampling and microscopic techniques for examining the biofilm and the use of "indicator" organisms.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
*What is biofilm and biofilm development? *Organisms associated with biofilm and their roles *Glycocolyx - composition and roles *Diffusion of wastes and products Biofilm development *Factors affecting sloughing *Sampling and microscopic examination
Target Audience
Trickling filter and rotating biological contactor operators and laboratory technicians
Training Format
Classroom