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Design of Biochemical Separations Processes


Course Description

Unit operations used for biological processing including filtration, centrifugation, cell disruption, isolation, purification, and polishing.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
1. Complete additional homework assignments 2. Complete an independent design project 3. Prepare and present a term paper to the class


Athena Title

Biochemical Separation Process


Prerequisite

BCHE 3520 or ENGR 3520


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

1. to understand limit of detection and limit of quantification and their application 2. understand different modes of operating cell disruption 3. apply models to predict industrial filtration process performance 4. apply models to predict centrifugation process performance 5. apply models to predict extraction process performance 6. design a separation system, component, or process to meet desired needs 7. communicate effectively via a group setting about a contemporary separation process.


Topical Outline

1. Removal of insolubles 2. Isolation 3. Purification 4. Polishing 5. Process scale-up


Syllabus