BEE 4640 - [Bioseparation Processes]

Fall. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: introductory biochemistry, physics, calculus, BEE 2600 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Next offered 2014-2015. (Offered alternate years)

J. B. Hunter.

Separation methods used in the biotechnology industry, governing principles and applications, and scale-up. Key topics (centrifugation, filtration, extraction, membrane methods, chromatography) supplemented with student presentations.

Outcome 1: An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

Outcome 2: An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

Outcome 3: An ability to communicate effectively.

Outcome 4: An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice for engineering practice.