Course Overview
The course is intended to give students an overview of bioprocessing and how it is related to biotechnology. The course will describe application of chemical engineering principles to biological systems. Examples of bioprocessing in the fields of alternative energy systems, environmental engineering, fermentation and medicine will be introduced.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biological engineering and how they are interrelated.
- Describe how living organisms are used in bioprocesses.
- Recognize different reactor types and their characteristics.
- Identify major parameters effecting operation of biological systems.
- Suggest simple reactor operating strategies for biochemical processes.
- Explain how products are recovered from the reactor exit streams.
- Cite examples of bioprocessing in alternative fuel generation, environmental technology and fermentation.
Effective as of Fall 2011
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