Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Biochemical Engineering 2 (CHEE08012)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Chemical |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of biomolecule and cell function and how they are applied to bioreactor analysis and design.
1. Introduction
The application domain of biochemical engineering
2. Biomolecules and cell types
Description of biomolecule and cell types, their structure and composition
3. Cell functionality
Gene expression, regulation, protein synthesis, biomolecule and cell conformation, differentiation, ionic transport communication and mutations and recombinant DNA technology
4. Enzyme Kinetics
Description of the role of enzymes and development of mechanistic models for enzyme kinetics
5. Metabolic pathways, bioenergetics, cell growth
Description of the various pathways by which cells consume and generate the energy currency allowing them to function and grow.
6. Bioreactors
Bioreactor analysis and design
7. Product purification and Biochemical Measurement techniques
Basic separation and purification methods of products recovered from bioreactors and methods used for characterization
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
68 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
80 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 1:30 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Become familiar with basic biomolecule and cell structure and composition.
Understand the basic principles of gene expression, translation, transcription, regulation and protein synthesis, mutations and recombinant DNA technology
Grasp the mechanisms and energetics of biomolecule and cell conformation and differentiation, ionic transport and cell communication
Develop a clear picture of what enzymes are, what their function is and the mechanistic models describing their function in biochemical reactions.
Be clear on the pathways by which cells consume and generate energy and the various patterns by which they grow.
Apply the above knowledge to the basic analysis and design of bioreactors.
Become acquainted with the techniques employed for purification and characterization of biomolecules as well as the basic considerations involved in tissue engineering |
Assessment Information
| There will be one final exam worth 80% of your grade comprised of two equally weighted questions and coursework worth 20% of your grade. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr George Serghiou
Tel: (0131 6)50 8553
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Course secretary | Miss Lucy Davie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
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