Microbial Bioprocess Engineering

Catalog description

Investigates the application of basic chemical engineering principles to the design and understanding of biochemical and biological processes. Discusses enzyme kinetics and enzymatic processes; specifically emphasizes the development and application of whole cell bioprocesses for the production of chemicals, food, biofuels and pharmaceuticals, as well as applications in bioremediation. In addition to traditional topics such as the stoichiometry and kinetics of microbial growth, bioreactor design/operation, and downstream processing, also introduces contemporary topics of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. Complements theoretical concepts presented in lectures with the presentation of relevant research topics and/or industrial applications. Introduces fundamental biochemical engineering concepts, primarily to chemical engineers.