Course Description
Principles and applications of biochemical engineering
processes and unit operations through experiential learning.
Athena Title
Adv Biochemical Engr Lab
Prerequisite
BCHE 3420 and BCHE 4510/6510
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand kinetics/reactor design, unit operations such as filtration or mechanical separation, biosensing, or biochemical fuel cells.
- Students will model systems and interpret the experimental results.
- Students will comprehend the physical system and define key parameters.
- Students will conduct experiments.
- Students will adjust/modify the experimental protocol.
- Students will analyze and interpret experimental results including statistical analysis.
- Students will complete written laboratory reports.
- Students will present results orally.
Topical Outline
- Topics in statistical analysis may include and are not limited to:
1. Review of statistical analysis topics covered in BCHE 3180L
- Topics in statistical analysis may include and are not limited to:
2. Experimental design
- Topics in statistical analysis may include and are not limited to:
3. ANOVA
- Topics in statistical analysis may include and are not limited to:
4. Significance tests
- Topics in statistical analysis may include and are not limited to:
5. Confidence intervals
- Examples of laboratory modules include:
1. Determination of reaction rate constant
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2. Demonstration of the effect of temperature and concentration on reaction rate
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3. Determination of residence time distribution in a batch, CSTR, and plug flow reactors
- Examples of laboratory modules include:
4. Understanding the principles of batch enzyme kinetics
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5. Determination of the catalytic activity of an enzyme
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6. Determination of flow rate and column length effects in chromatography separation
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7. Comparison of the kinetics of chemical and biological reactions (enzymatic catalysis)
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8. Understanding the principles of flow injection analysis (FIA)
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9. Study of agitation and cooling rate effects on the performance of crystallization unit
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10. Evaluation of crystallization efficiency and crystallization kinetics
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11. Determination of polarization performance of biochemical fuel cells
Syllabus
