CHE 490 Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering

 

Credit Structure :(3-0)3

 

Catalog Description :

Comparison of chemical and biochemical engineering; bioprocesses; microorganism as the microbioreactors;  biomolecules; cellular growth reactions; enzyme kinetics and immobilization;  bioreactors, and transport phenomena in bioreactors.

 

Course Objectives :

To give the basic principles of biochemical engineering; an understanding of the impact of biochemical engineering in a global and environmental context, consistent with the principles of sustainable development; a familiarity with the contemporary biochemical engineering issues; abilities to communicate effectively; a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an awareness of the need for, and ability to engage life-long learning.

 

Prerequisites :

None

 

Text Book :

J.E. Bailey, F.Ollis 1986. "Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals", McGraw Hill, 2nd edition, New York.

 

Reference:
H.W. Blanch and D.S. Clark, 1997. “Biochemical Engineering”, Mercel Dekker Inc, New Yrok.

 

Doran, P.M., 1995. “Bioprocess Engineering Principles”, Academic Press, San Diego.

 

Syllabus :

Introduction: Chemical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering, Opportunities in Industrial Biotechnology,  Bioprocesses (1 week).

Microorganisms as Microbioreactors : Structure of cells, Important industrial cell types, Cell culturing  techniques (1 week)

Biomolecules: Macromolecules and their monomers; Enzymes  (1 week)

Cell Growth Reactions : Liquid cell transport processes; Intracellular reactions; Biosynthesis and polymerization   reactions of biomolecules  (1.5 weeks)

Bioreactors    (1 week)

Enzyme Kinetics and Enzyme Catalyzed Reactions : Enzyme Kinetics, Enzyme inhibition; Enzyme                      immobilization  (1.5 weeks)

Kinetics of Substrate Utilization, Product Formation, and  Biomass Production  (1.5 weeks)

Transport Phenomena in Bioreactor Systems  (1.5 weeks)

Industrial Bioprocesses (Student oral presentations: project topics) (3 weeks)

Midterm Exams (1 week)

 

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:

Term project and  monthly homeworks are given

Computer Usage:

Term project preparation and presentation

Laboratory work:

None

 

Category Content:

Mathematics and Basic Sciences: 0.5 credits

Engineering Sciences: None

Humanities & Social Sciences: None

Departmental:2.5 credits

 

Instructors:
Ufuk Bakır, Pınar Çalık

 

Credit Structure :(3-0)3

Catalog Description :
Review of basic biological concepts such as cell construction, cell nutrients, and enzyme kinetics. Large scale production of enzymes. Selection of bioreactors. Recovery and purification of products.

Course Objectives :
The purpose of this course is to introduce the essential concepts of biochemical engineering to chemical engineering students which they can apply to biological systems.

Prerequisites :
None

Text Book :
M.L. Shuler, F. Kargi, "Bioprocess Engineering, Basic Concepts", Prentice Hall, 1992

Reference:
J.E. Bailey, F.Ollis "Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals", McGraw Hill, 1986
A.H. Scragg, "Biotechnology for Engineers", John Wiley and Sons, 1988

Syllabus :
Introduction (1 week).
Essential Biochemistry (2 weeks)
Enzymes and Microorganisms (2.5 weeks)
Microbial Growth and Product Formation (2.5 weeks)
Biological Reactors (3 weeks)
Media Preparation and Sterilization (1 week)
Biological Separation (2 weeks)

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
Monthy homeworks are given

Computer Usage:
None

Laboratory work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: 2.5 credits
Engineering Design: None
Engineering Sciences: 0.5 credit
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental:None

Instructors:
Staff