Course Overview
Bioprocessing Fundamentals introduces students to the major groups of chemicals involved in microbiology, their structure and function within the living cell. Metabolism of complex organics into energy and by-products is covered, along with the mechanisms whereby energy is derived from substrates. The nature of enzymes, their structure and function in the context of cell metabolism is studied. Students will also select an applied process involving microbiology and prepare a project report on the topic. The theoretical portion of this course is accompanied by laboratory sessions in which practical applications of basic principles are explored; for example, tests for important chemicals, enzyme activity and demonstrations of cell respiration.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the structure and properties of organic molecules: carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids.
- Explain the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Explain the structure and function of specialized plant and animal organelles.
- Explain: the role of enzymes in speeding biochemical reactions and how temperature and pH affect enzyme-controlled reactions.
- Ilustrate through examples the enzyme-substrate concentration relationship.
- Outline principles of enzyme kinetics and methods for enzyme immobilization.
- Differentiate between processes of cellular aerobic or anaerobic respiration.
- Interpret cell functions and cell growth patterns , the role of nutrients and environmental conditions in culturing cells.
Effective as of Winter 2012
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