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Course Details
Course Name: Microbiology for the Non-Biologist
Course Code: EO0101CA25
Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center, 20 Indyk-Engel Way,
New Brunswick , NJ 08901 (directions & map to building). IMPORTANT: Parking is only available in the gravel lot behind the Office of Continuing Professional Education’s building (close to Ryders Lane). Here is the map top the parking lot: https://goo.gl/maps/KXA9A8RVFmKZUEz79
Format: In person classroom course
Registration Fee: $290 per person
Multi Person Discount Fee: $240 per person (2 or more registrants)
NJLWO Discount Fee: $145 per person (T-W-VSWS Licenses Only)
Registration Closes: April 22, 2025
Paying with a check, money order, or purchase order?
Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
Course Overview
This innovative, fun, one-day class will bring the science of microbiology to an everyday, understandable level. The information presented is useful for people who treat drinking water, wastewater, contaminated soils/materials or have public health responsibilities. This class will introduce participants to the physiology, characteristics, nomenclature, and taxonomy of microorganisms, including those found in drinking water and wastewater. Related regulatory programs and control techniques will also be discussed.
Featured Topics
- Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Algae, and Protozoa
- Indicator Organisms
- The Microbiology of Water and Wastewater Systems
Who Should Attend?
The information presented in this class is useful for people who treat drinking water, wastewater, contaminated soils/materials, or have public health responsibilities. Past participants have included:
- DPW Directors
- Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Professionals
- Environmental Scientists
- Field Operation Supervisors
- Laboratory Analysts and Managers
- Operations Mechanics
- Sewer Supervisors
- Utilities Managers
- Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialists
- Water and Wastewater Operators
Meet Your Instructor
Craig D. Phelps, Ph.D.
Dr. Phelps is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Student Reviews
Most useful part of the course: “Visually seeing the different microorganisms; it will help me identify them when I look at them with our instruments.”
– Past Participant
“Very informative and interesting.”
– Past Participant
“[I learned] How to tell sludge age by microorganisms present in wastewater.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The Microbiology for the Non-Biologist course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 6 Technical Contact Hours
NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-010106-30)
NJ Professional Engineers: 6 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits
Pennsylvania
PA Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recertification Hours
Meals
No breakfast will be provided. Lunch will be available for pre-registered attendees only.
NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.
Course Requirements and Policies
COVID-19 Policies for Face-to-Face Classes
Please visit our policies page for the latest information.
Email Requirement
A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.
- If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
- If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
- Your full name
- The shared email address that needs to be changed
- Your unique email address
- A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions
Pre-registration/Walk-Ins
Pre-registration is required. We’re sorry, but we cannot guarantee a seat, materials, or meals for walk-in registrants.
Location Changes
Location is subject to change; registrants will be notified in the event of a change.
Cancellations and Substitutions
A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.
Attention U.S. Veterans
This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Microbiology for the Non-Biologist, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu
Administrative Assistant: Judith Joshua
848-932-7483
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
