Discuss how microorganisms can be genetically engineered for the remediation of environmental contaminants.
2. What could be new advancements in prosthetics, and how might biomedical engineers and scientists team to develop this devise?
3. Below and on the next page are illustrations of grasscrete and vegetated swale installations. What is the strategy behind installing these structures? Compare and contrast the ecosystem services provided by these two biofiltration systems.
Address each, citing references at the end of each question, and using graphics as appropriate. You must limit your responses to 250 words max, providing sufficient supporting details for each question.
This exam is due to me by the end of the day on Thursday, May 4th, via e-mail. Please use Word format, not Google Docs; name your return file as follows: your last name-Final Exam.docx.
1. Discuss how microorganisms can be genetically engineered for the remediation of environmental contaminants.
2. What could be new advancements in prosthetics, and how might biomedical engineers and scientists team to develop this devise?
3. Below and on the next page are illustrations of grasscrete and vegetated swale installations. What is the strategy behind installing these structures? Compare and contrast the ecosystem services provided by these two biofiltration systems.
Grasscrete installation and cross-section of structure.
Vegetated swale and cross-section of structure.
4. Can wetlands be used as part of a sewage treatment system?
