Teaching Objectives: This course has been prepared to provide knowledge in biochemistry, stoichiometry of biochemical operations, kinetics of substrate utilization, reactor theory, and modeling of suspended-growth and biofilm reactors. Thorough the learning of this course, the students are expected to be skillful in the design and analysis of various biological reactors. Teaching content: 01 School begins 02 Introduction 03 Bioenergetics and metabolic pathways 04 Bioenergetics and metabolic pathways 05 Bioenergetics and metabolic pathways 06 Stoichiometry of biochemical operations 07 Stoichiometry of biochemical operations 08 Kinetics of substrate utilization in cell cultures 09 Spring break 10 Reactor theory 11 Modeling of suspended-growth reactors 12 Mid-term exam 13 Evaluation of kinetic parameter values 14 Biofilm modeling 15 Biofilm modeling 16 Single-sludge reactor systems 17 Fluidized bed biological reactors 18 Packed bed reactors/Anaerobic filters 19 Upflow anaerobic sludge bed reactors 20 Final exam