? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : EEL-5-CHBIO

This course provides BEng and MEng Chemical Engineering students with an introduction to the bioprocess industry and its rapid recent expansion. Necessary background in biochemistry and biology is given, including descriptions of single-celled organisms, DNA transcription and manipulation. Bioreactor design is discussed, including cellular stoichiometry and energetics, kinetics of cellular growth and death, bioreactor design and enzyme catalysis. Examples of processes include fermentations, separation methods, protein purification and monoclonal antibody production. The course includes a works visit in which some of the equipment used in the bioprocessing industries will be exhibited.

? Pre-requisites : Chemical Engineering 3A, Chemical Engineering 3B

Home subject area

Chemical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Students should be able to:
- understand the terminology and concepts of the bioprocess industries;
- carry out mass and energy balances on systems involving living organisms;
- carry out basic design calculations on fermenters and enzyme reactors;
- take part in the development and design of downstream bioprocess separation systems.

Two hour written examination at the end of the semester.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Laura Smith
Tel : (0131 6)50 5690
Email : laura.smith@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Donald Glass
Tel : (0131 6)50 4870
Email : Don.Glass@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/