Bioprocess Engineering 5 (U00348)

? 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.

Entry Requirements

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

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2008	10:00	10:50			Classroom 3, Sanderson Building

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	10:50	KB
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

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.