Advanced Biochemical Engineering
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4050 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia, Summer Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE4050
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia, Summer Malaysia
Summary
Compendium of topics related to Advanced Biochemical Engineering: Physical processes (common transport phenomena and unitary operations); novel bioseparation technologies; advanced bioreaction engineering; biocatalysis; bioprocess scale-up; analytical methods for quantitative quality control in bioprocesses; protein formulation and effect of excipients on protein stability; process integration upstream/downstream: unit operations and bioprocess heuristics; flow diagrams and process economics; sustainable bioprocessing; case studies (succinic acid; bioethanol; insulin and monoclonal antibodies).
Target Students
Applicable to Year 4 students of Chemical Engineering, MSc in Chemical Engineering, Year 2 and Year 3 students of School of Biosciences
Classes
- One 4-hour workshop each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Course works
Educational Aims
The primary aims of this module are to establish the understanding of biochemical engineering techniques for bioprocess technology among the new generation in biotechnology engineering industrials. In particular this will be served as an alternative solution for any components that are not able to separate using traditional methods in biotechnology as well as pharmaceutical industry. At the end of this module, the students are required to design an integrated and complicated bioprocess system in large-scale. Besides, students are encouraged to study and troubleshoot the problems faced by existing industrial, particularly current issues related to bioprocess engineering.Learning Outcomes
UK PO
A2.4.2 Understand the principles on which processing equipment operates, and be able to apply methods to determine equipment size and performance of common items such as reactors, exchangers and columns.
A2.5.1 Understand the principles of batch and continuous operation and criteria for process selection.
A3.3.2 Be aware of research and developments in relevant technologies and their potential impact on current practice.
A6.0.1 Have the ability to handle uncertainty and complexity
A6.0.4 Have some understanding of the limits of available technology and of the potential of new and emerging technology.
A6.1 Achievement of Level F Depth learning outcomes
A6.3 Other Level F outcomes
EAC PO
PO4: Investigation - Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8);
PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team Work - Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9);
PO9: Communication - Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences;
PO11: Life Long Learning - Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WK8).
Conveners
- Prof Show Pau Loke