CE 547LEC - Biochemical Engineering

This is a course on biotechnology and the use of genetic engineering methods for protein production in pharmaceutical settings. The course will cover basic biochemistry and microbiology fundamentals including microorgansims and biological molecules; structure-function relationships among macromolecules; molecular genetics; protein synthesis and genetic engineering. The course will also cover aspects related to enzyme catalysis, cell growth and bioreactor design. This includes the principles of enzyme catalysis and enzyme-substrate reactions; enzyme inhibition and modification methods; enzyme immobilization and the relative contributions of mass transfer and enzyme kinetics; stoichiometry and energetics of microbial growth; structured and unstructured biochemical models; bioreactor design and bioseparations.

Credits: 3