Introducing environmental engineers and scientists (chemists, physicists, geologists, environmental planners, etc.) to biology, "Environmental Biology for Engineers and Scientists" covers a far wider range of biology than has historically been taught to environmental engineers and offers a way to train future environmental engineers. This book introduces a subject important in their professional lives, but which is not covered well in college. Based on a graduate-level course designed to teach engineers to be literate in biological concepts and terminology, it contains information comprehensive enough so that it can serve as a professional reference in addition to a textbook. It includes problem sets at the end of each chapter. It also includes course material including notes, problems and solutions, and powerpoints of many figures for instructors.
About the Author :
DAVID A. VACCARI, PhD, PE, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey. He also serves as an industry consultant and holds memberships in the Water Environment Federation, the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, the International Water Association, and the American Water Works Association. PETER F. STROM, PhD, is a Professor of Environmental Sciences at Cook College, Rutgers University, specializing in biological treatment and water pollution. He is a member of the Water Environment Federation, the American Society for Microbiology, the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, and the International Water Association.
JAMES E. ALLEMAN, PhD, PE, is a Professor and Departmental Chair of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at Iowa State University. His thirty plus years of environmental engineering experience covers a diverse spectrum of academic, industrial, military, and governmental activities. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Water Environment Federation, the International Water Association, and the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors.
Review :
"...this is a great text that covers a multitude of topics well, and is well written and comprehensive. I predict it will be popular as a text for environmental engineering students." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, August 2006) "...a resource for a two-semester course but can be used as an outline...for a single-semester course...highly recommended." (CHOICE, May 2006)
"...attempts to cover a wide range of biology without making it tedious to those working outside the area...an important reference for practicing environmental professionals..." (Journal of American Water Works Association, April 2006)
"Based on a graduate level course designed to teach engineers to be literate in biological concepts and terminology, the text covers a wide range of biology without making it tedious for nonbiology majors." (Journal of the American Water Resources Association, February 2006)
