Bioprocesses

An introduction to biotechnology and an examination of various bioprocesses: from cell culture and downstream process development, to scale-up and manufacturing processes. Topics include: DNA, proteins, immunology, microbial biotechnology, plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, marine biotechnology, genomics, medical biotechnology, regulations, engineering calculations and material balances, energy balances, fluid flow and mixing, heat and mass transfer, reactions and reactors. Students examine concepts in biotechnology and bioprocess engineering, applying engineering principles to solve related problems.