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307446 (v.2) ChE 471 Special Topics (Bioprocessing)
Area: | Department of Chemical Engineering |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302291 (v.3) ChE 379 Special Topics (Biochemical Engineering)
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Syllabus: | Introduction, cultivation, batch and continuous reactors, solid-state fermentations; Scale-up of bioreactors; instrumentation and control; sterilization of process fluids; Recovering and purifying products, integration of reaction and separation; Structure and biochemistry of animal cells; products of animal cell cultures; Plant cells in culture, bioreactors for: suspension cultures; and organized tissues; Influence of product on process design, choosing host-vector systems, genetic instability. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have obtained the basic knowledge in bioprocessing including the selection, scale-up, operation and control of bioreactors, recovery and purification of products using bioprocessing methods, and the application of bioprocessing to other non-conventional biological systems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Ward, O.P., (1991), Bioprocessing, New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Belter, P.A., Cussler, E.L., Hu, W.S., (1988), Bioseparations, New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | Shuler ML; Kargi F, 2002, Bioprocess Engineering, Second Edition, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%. Final Examination 70%. Mid-semester Test 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30301 Chemical Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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