CH EN 519
Biochemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Applying chemical engineering principles to biochemical systems.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
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.
Title
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.
Title
Literature
Learning Outcome
Read and understand primary literature articles
