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Semester 2

Introduction to Biochemical Engineering 2 (CHEE08012)

Subject

Chemical Engineering

College

SCE

Credits

10

Normal Year Taken

2

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Course Summary

The objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of biomolecule and cell function and how they are applied to bioreactor analysis and design.1. IntroductionThe application domain of biochemical engineering 2. Biomolecules and cell typesDescription of biomolecule and cell types, their structure and composition3. Cell functionalityGene expression, regulation, protein synthesis, biomolecule and cell conformation, differentiation, ionic transport communication and mutations and recombinant DNA technology4. Enzyme KineticsDescription of the role of enzymes and development of mechanistic models for enzyme kinetics5. Metabolic pathways, bioenergetics, cell growthDescription of the various pathways by which cells consume and generate the energy currency allowing them to function and grow.6. BioreactorsBioreactor analysis and design7. Product purification and Biochemical Measurement techniques Basic separation and purification methods of products recovered from bioreactors and methods used for characterization

Course Description

Assessment Information

Written Exam 80%, Coursework 20%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Assessment Information

There will be one final exam worth 80% of your grade comprised of two equally weighted questions and coursework worth 20% of your grade.The School has a 40% Rule for 1st and 2nd year courses, i.e. you must achieve a minimum of 40% in coursework and 40% in written exam components, as well as an overall mark of 40% to pass a course. If you fail a course you will be required to resit it. You are only required to resit components which have been failed.

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