Course credit: 3.0 
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Course Description
ABE 572 is a three credit course that includes the principles of microbiology, biochemistry, mathematics and biotechnology. It deals with the design and development of equipment and processes for the manufacturing of products such as food, feed, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and a multitude of value-added biomaterials found in and used by all industries.This course presents all steps in bioprocessing such as basic biology, microbial kinetics, aeration, agitation for bioreactor design, and various recovery methods for fermentation and downstream processing.
The main purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of conversions of raw materials into value-added products via microbial fermentation. The students will focus on the application of the principles of these disciplines to processes based on using living cells. The lectures are supplemented with lab exercises to demonstrate the scientific concepts taught in class. A project to design a plant to produce a value added product through microbial fermentation will be carried out. The course also includes an industrial visit in which some of the equipment used in the bioprocessing industries will be exhibited.
- Michael L. Shuler and Fikret Kargi. 2002. Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts. 2nd Edition. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
- Pauline M. Doran. 1995. Bioprocess Engineering Principles. 4th Edition. Academic Press Limited, Oval Road, London.
Lecture: Cell growth HM 1 Quiz 1
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