Introduction to biochemical engineering, basic microbiology, and basic biochemistry; enzyme kinetics; a brief introduction to genetic engineering and metabolic pathways; growth kinetics; stoichiometry of microbial growth and product information; operation considerations for bioreactors for suspension and immobilized cultures; recovery and purification of products; mixed cultures including biological wastewater treatment. Lect: 3 hrs. Corequisite: CHE 312, Prerequisite: CHE 220 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
