Biochemical engineering

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Course objectives

Mastering the engineering principles in chemistry, biochemistry and Mediterranean cultures

Course enrolment requirements and entry competences required for the course

Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course (4 to 10 learning outcomes)

Student is expected to develop an ability to analyze an engineering aspects od Chemistry and Biochemistry

Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus)

Week 1: Definition of areas of biochemical engineering, biochemical engineering significance, connections with other areas of science.
Week 2: The concept of biological systems.
Week 3: Features of engineering fermentation processes.
Week 4: Features of engineering enzymatic processes.
Week 5: Field of the preparation of the substrate.
Week 6: Preparing for the test and systematization of presented lectures
Week 7: First test
Week 8: Area of bioconversion (introduction)
Week 9: The bioreactor as space unfolding biochemical reactions, types of reactors, reactor construction, aerated systems.
Week 10: Bioreaction kinetics (reaction kinetics concept, the influence of product and substrate, thermodynamics of the reaction, biocatalysis)
Week 11: The conditions in the bioreactor (sterility of the bioreactor system, the mode of reaction, the retention of biomass in the reactor, mass transfer, heat transfer, rheology and mechanical strength of the biological material)
Week 12: Design and analysis of bioreactors.
Week 13: Important biotechnological processes in idustry
Week 14: Preparation for second test.
Week 15: Second test

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Student responsibilities

Regular attendance and active participation at lectures, seminars and exercises.