Biochemical Engineering
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE3024 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE3024
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module covers basic cell biology, microbial and mammalian cell cultivation, growth kinetics, and bioreactor design and operation.
Target Students
Year 3 students registered on the following courses: Chemical EngineeringYear 2 students registered on the following courses: BioSciences
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 10% Test 1: 1-hr test
- 20% Test 2: 1-hr test
- 70% Exam (2-hour): 2 hr exam
Educational Aims
This module aims to introduce to students and build fundamental knowledge and skills in the utilization of biological systems in biomanufacturing and bioconversion. Students will learn basic biological science applied to the exploitation of living systems and their components. Fundamentals of bioprocesses will be discussed.Learning Outcomes
Module LOs:
1. Understand and describe the basics of microorganisms.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge on enzyme applications in industries, and its associated kinetics models.
3. Understand and apply the principles of cell growth kinetics, both theoretically and mathematically.
4. Identify and apply knowledge on industrial bioprocess designs.
IChemE POs:
A2.1.4 Different types of process, including continuous and batch; chemical processes and bioprocesses.
A3.2.6 Be aware of the range of applications of chemical engineering and the roles of chemical engineers.
A3.3.1 Understand the limitations of current practice.
A3.3.2 Be aware of research and developments in relevant technologies and their potential impact on current practice.
EAC PO
EAC PO1: Engineering Knowledge - Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and chemical engineering fundamentals, and an chemical engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems
EAC PO2: Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and chemical engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)
EAC PO3: Design/Development of Solutions - Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design chemical engineering systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5);
Conveners
- Dr Phei Li Lau