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ENCH535

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Principles of Biochemical Engg

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering EN - Schulich School of Engineering

Subject

ENCH - Chemical Engineering

Description

Introduction to biochemistry, enzyme kinetics and cell growth and metabolism. Aspects of mass transfer, heat transfer and fluid flow related to the design of biological process equipment. Fermentations, sterilization and extraction techniques. Treatment of effluents. Introduction to bio-reactor design and scale-up. Introduction to process instrumentation and control.

Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 357.

Course Attributes

Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - D, Fee Rate Group(International) -C, GFC Hours (3-2/2), RCS Related, FRGD - D (Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - D), FRGI - C (Fee Rate Group(Int'l) - C), GFCH - 3-2/2 ((3-2/2)), RCS - RLT (Related)

Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.

Component

LAB

Component

LEC

Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Subject code

ENCH