Minia University Dept. Of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering
COURSE SPECIFICATION
1. Administrative Information
Course Title :Engineering of biochemical industries
Code : CHE414
Department offering the course : Chemical Engineering Program on which the course is given : Undergraduate level Department offering the program : Chemical Engineering
Academic year :fourth Year
Semester :first semester
Date of specification/revision :2004
Date of approval by Departmental/Faculty : 05/10/2020 Taught hours:
Lecture:3hrs/week Tutorial:2hrs/week Practical: None hrs/week others: None Total:5hrs/week
2. Overall Aims of the Course
This course is designed todescribe the principles of biochemical engineering, kinetics of enzymatic reactions and microbial growth, batch and continuous cell growth kinetics, biomass and product formation in cell culture and nutrient utilization, and bioreactors.
Intended Learning Outcomes of the course (ILOs):
a- Knowledge and understanding (𝑨𝟏, 𝑨𝟓) Upon completing this course, the student should be able to:
a1 Explain the core concepts of biochemical engineering for different bioreactors systems, a2 Discribe characteristics of different bioreactor systems and the control factors that affect
their design.
a3 demonstrate data requirements, analysis, and interpretation for biokinetic, thermodynamic, and stoichiometric calculations used in biochemical engineering
b-Intellectual Skills(𝑩𝟏𝑩𝟐)
Upon completing this course, the student should be able to:
b1Asses an analysis on the biological factors that are important in the design, operation, performance, and/or monitoring of a biological process
b2 Analyze kinetic calculations to biochemical reactor design and operation
b3 Evaluate biochemical stoichiometry requirements and apply results to the design and operation of biochemical processes
c-Professional and practical skills(𝑪𝟏)
Upon completing this course, the student should be able to:
N/A
d-General and transferable skills(𝑫𝟏, 𝑫𝟑)
Upon completing this course, the student should be able to:
d1Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary team.
d2Useefficiently IT capabilities to search for topics.
d3Communicate effectively.
d4Lead and motivate individuals.
3. Syllabus
Topics CONTENTS
Topic (1) Bio-process engineering, downstream processing .,
Topic (2) Thermodynamics of growth
Topic (3)
Microbial process kinetics(Fermentation process models (
Topic (4) Transport phenomena and bioreactor design
Topic (5) Instrumentation
Topic (6) Microbial biomass as a protein source
Topic (7) Organic acids and amino acids
Topic (8) Microbial gum production process .
Topic (9) The production of biofuel
4. Teaching and Learning Methods:
4.1. Lectures.
4.2. Tutorial.
4.3. Team work.
4.4. Office hours.
4.5. Self-learning.
5. Students Assessment:
5.1. Students Assessment Methods:
5.1.1. Tutorial 5.1.2. Reports
5.1.3. Mid-term exams 5.1.4. Oral exam 5.1.5. Final-term exam 5.2. Assessment schedule:
5.2.1. Tutorial An assignment every two weeks 5.2.2. Reports Scheduled by the instructor 5.2.3. Oral exam Scheduled by the instructor
5.2.4. Mid-term exams First Mid-term Week # 8
Second Mid-term Week # 12
5.2.5. Final-term exam Scheduled by the faculty council 5.3. Weighing of assessments:
Semester Work (Tutorials and Reports) 6 %
Mid-Term Exam 10 %
Total 100 % 6. List of References:
6.1- Course notes:
*NagatAbdAlla, “Basic and Applied Biotechnology”, 2001.
6.2-Essential Book (Text Books):
* P. F. stangburg and A. Whitaker,” Principles of Fermentation Technology”, Pergamon Press Ltd., 1984.
*J. E. Bailey and D. F. Ollis,” Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals”, McGraw Hill Inc., 1986.
* J. Bulock and B. Kristian,” Basic Biotechnology”, Academic Press Ltd., 1989.
*M. L. Shuler and F. Kargi,” Bioprocess Engineering (Basic concepts)”, Prentic Hall Inc., 2nd edition, 2002.
6.3-Recommended Books
* Tarun K. Ghose,”Bioprocess Computations in Biotechnology”, Volume 1, Ellis Horwood Ltd., 1990.
6.4- Periodicals:
* Bioprocess Technology.
* Biotechnology Bioengineering.
* Process Biochemistry.
* Biochemical engineering journal.
* Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.
7. Other Resources/ Facilities of teaching and learningrequired for achieving the above ILOs:-
a- Facilities used for teaching and learning 1. Teaching aids: White board, Data show 2. Laboratories:
3. Laboratory equipment: biochemistry tests 4. Computers:
5. Field works:
b- Facilities required for teaching and learning
More books are required for elucidating the student knowledge
8-We certify that all of the information required to deliver this course is contained in the above specification and will be implemented.
Course Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Nagat Abdallah
Signature ………
Date: 05/10/2020
Head of Department
Prof.Dr. Mohsine Hahseme
Signature ………
Date: 05/10/2020
Course Curriculum Map Course title: Engineering of biochemical industries
Course coordinators:Prof. Dr. Nagatabdallah
• Course Aim: This course is designed todescribe the principles of biochemical engineering, kinetics of enzymatic reactions and microbial growth, batch and continuous cell growth kinetics, biomass and product formation in cell culture and nutrient utilization, and bioreactors.
Course code
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Topics
Week
# Teaching Methods Assessment
Methods Evidences Knowledge
and understanding
Intellectual skills
Professional and practical
skills
General and transferable
skills
CHE322
𝐚𝟏 𝐝𝟏− 𝐝𝟒
Bio-process engineering, downstream processing
1-2 Lectures + Tutorials +Office hours
Final exam (70%), Mid Term exam (10%), Oral exam 10%, Tutorials, and Reports (10%). Course file, Exam samples,
Regular reports, Assignment
𝐚𝟐 𝐝𝟏− 𝐝𝟒 Thermodyna
mics of growth 3-6
Lectures + Tutorials +Office hours
𝐚𝟑 𝐝𝟏− 𝐝𝟒
Microbial process kinetics(Fermentation process models (
7-9 Lectures + Tutorials +Office hours
𝐚𝟏 𝐛𝟏 𝐝𝟏− 𝐝𝟒
Transport phenomena
and bioreactor design 10-11 Lectures + Tutorials + Office hours
𝐚𝟑 𝐛𝟐+ 𝐛𝟑 𝐝𝟏− 𝐝𝟒
Instrumentation
12
Lectures + Tutorials +Office hours +self-
learning
Microbial biomass as a
protein source 13
Lectures + Tutorials +Office hours +self-
learning
Organic acids and amino
acids 14-15
Lectures + Tutorials +Office hours +self-
learning
Department Head: Prof. Dr. Mohsine Hahseme
