CH EN 519

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Biochemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Applying chemical engineering principles to biochemical systems.

When Taught

Winter Even Years

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

or concurrent enrollment.

Title

Biotechnology Applications

Learning Outcome

Identify, recognize, and appreciate engineering contributions in biotechnology applications.

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Tools of Biochemical Engineering

Learning Outcome

Be familiar with the tools of biochemical engineering (PCR, rDNA technology, protein engineering, protein display, fermentation, etc.).

Title

Protein Drugs

Learning Outcome

Understand how protein drugs are discovered, produced, and purified.

Title

Enzyme and Metabolic Engineering

Learning Outcome

Understand the role of enzyme and metabolic engineering in synthetic biology.

Title

Bioreactors

Learning Outcome

Utilize material balances to evaluate and optimize cell growth and substrate/product utilization in bioreactors.

Title

Recovery and Purification

Learning Outcome

Apply engineering principles to recover and purification techniques of bioprocess.

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Literature

Learning Outcome

Read and understand primary literature articles