Undergraduate Course: Bioprocess Engineering 5 (CHEE11005)
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 11 (Year 5 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Chemical |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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. |
Assessment Information
| Two hour written examination at the end of the semester. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Donald Glass
Tel: (0131 6)50 4870
Email: Don.Glass@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Kim Orsi
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Kim.Orsi@ed.ac.uk |
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