Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals
Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals | MKM411 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Nurcan KAPUCU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the applications of biochemical engineering in industry
2) Solve the problems related to enzyme kinetic
3) Investigate batch and continuous growth kinetics
4) Solve the problems related to batch or continuous bioreactor
5) Explain the methods of enzyme immobilization
6) Describe the metabolic control mecanisms in livings
7) Identify the down-stream processing of bioproducts
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| 7 | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Biochemistry, biotechnology
Course Contents
Overview of Biochemical Engineering. Cell Types, Structure of the Cells. Life Chemicals and Metabolic Regulation. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetic; Immobilized Enzymes. Cell Growth Kinetic: Batch and Continuous Cultivation of Cell. Microbial Stoichiometry. Bioreactors. Down Stream Processing, Industrial Application of Bioprocess and Biotechnological Products
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required