Bioseparations

Catalog description

Analysis and design of separation processes for the purification of biological molecules. CH E 449 Bioseparations (3) This course introduces students to the principles and applications of separation processes used for the purification of biological molecules, including fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic proteins. By the end of the course students will be able to perform preliminary design calculations and scale-up of specific separation systems including centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, and membrane processes. Students will also be able to develop outlines of overall separation schemes appropriate for the purification of different biological products. This course is required for the Bioprocessing and Biomolecular Engineering Option in Chemical Engineering.