Engineering aspects of microbial processes and of conversions with immobilized cells or enzymes. Topics include mixed culture processes, sterilization, aseptic techniques, mass transfer, bioprocess control, product isolation, enzyme technology, bioprocess development. Graduate and undergraduate courses usually meet jointly but tests and assignments differ. Three credit hours.
Textbook: |
Bungay "BASIC Biochemical Engineering", 2nd.
edition, BiLine Assoc.,1992.
Text errata and updates |
Goals: |
Background for additional courses in biotechnology. |
Prerequisites: |
Either microbiology or some chemical engineering. |
Computer Usage: |
Approximately 3 hours per week using RPI mainframe, personal computers, and the world internet. |
Laboratory Projects: |
None, but some computer exercises simulate lab topics. |