Bioprocessing

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BIOL 442 will provide an introduction into the realm of bioprocessing. Specifically, this course will cover the overall steps in bioprocessing development, introduction to some engineering calculations, data analysis and interpretation, fundamentals of mass and heat transfer principles, downstream processing, bioreactor design and application, sterilization, microbial growth kinetics and fermentation, and utilizing genetically modified organisms. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/ or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: BIOL 341 and BIOL 340 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3.