Introduction to Biochemical Engineering

CHME-4430

Description, fundamentals, and engineering features of processes using microbial, plant or animal cells or their enzymes. Topics include review of biochemistry, review of microbiology, computer simulation, growth, death, aseptic techniques, continuous culture, fermenter design, sterilization, mixed cultures, process scale up, immobilized cells and enzymes, recovery of products, and process economics. Weekly exercises requiring personal computers.

3 credits
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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2023
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Jonathan Dordick
Seats Taken: 0/30
2022
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Jonathan Dordick
Seats Taken: 6/30
2021
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Jonathan Dordick
Seats Taken: 13/25
2020
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 19/30
2019
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 14/30
2018
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 11/30
2017
2016
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 16/50
2015
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 29/42
2014
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 37/42
2013
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 27/50
2012
2011
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 26/40
2010
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 25/40
2009
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Cynthia H. Collins
Seats Taken: 19/40
2008
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Jonathan Dordick
Seats Taken: 6/40
2007
Intro Biochemical Engr (3c)
  • Susan Sharfstein
Seats Taken: 15/40