Units: 3

The course is to deliver the fundamental microbiology and its application for metal extraction and sulfide oxidation. It covers general biooxidation and bioleaching of sulfide minerals and metal extractions principles and laboratory methods. It includes the mechanism of bioleaching and biooxidation, the different strains of microorganisms, and metallurgical testing methods. The course also provide the key parameters to design a batch reactor, a column testwork, and industrial heap practice. Case study of different operation will also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 152 or MSE 110, Adv Stdg: Engineering

Usually offered: Spring