CHE443 DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING OF BIO-PRODUCTS
| Course Code: | 5630443 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. HARUN KOKU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to acquaint students with the basic methods, principles and applications of purification technologies used in biotechnological processes.
Course Content
Fundamentals and importance of downstream processing. Recovery, separation and purification of both low and high molecular weight biotechnological products by various methods.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and understand the role of downstream purifications in biotechnology.
- Identify and interpret the basic chemical and physical properties of biological substances, especially as related to their separation processes.
- Know the basic sequence of steps leading to a purified bio-product.
- Understand the basic principles, technology and analysis of several purification methods such as centrifugation, filtration and chromatography.
- Perform an in depth investigation of novel or contemporary topics in downstream operations.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||