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Biotechnology : from biomolecules to biofabrication
Course teacher(s)
Armin SHAVANDI (Coordinator)ECTS credits
3
Language(s) of instruction
english
Course content
1 : Introduction
2 : The chemical building blocks of life and the macromolecules
3 : Cell structure and organisation
4 : Syhthesis of biological polymers
5 : Energy in cells
6 : Transmembrane transport
7 : Cell division
8 : Protein purification and technology
9 : Enzymology
10 : Enzyme kinetic
11 : Fermentation technology
12 : substrate metabolism
13 : Industrial biotechnology : applications in different sectors e.g. agro-industries, pharmaceutic, environment, ...
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
To give the basis of biochemistry and cellular physiology needed to understand the different concepts of industrial biotechnology
Teaching methods and learning activities
Lecture, videos, thematic presentations,
References, bibliography, and recommended reading
1. Biochemistry, 7th edition, Berq-Tymoczko and Stryer, W.H. Freeman publisher, ISBN 978-1429276351
2. Lehinger principle of biochemistry, 5th edition, Nelson and Cox, W.H. Freeman publisher, ISBN 978-1429208925
5. Protein purification, 3rd edition, Wiley series in Methods of biochemical analysis, Willey publisher, ISBN 9780471746614.
6. Practical fermentation technology, MacNeil and Harvey, Willey publisher, ISBN 9780470014349
7. Prescott's Microbiology, 2010, 8th Edition, Willey, J, Sherwood, L, Woolverton, C, Mc Graw Publisher, ISBN 9780073375267
Contribution to the teaching profile
This teaching unit contributes to the following competences:
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In-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to industrial engineering
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Consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects
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The flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
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An attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career
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An integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
Other information
Contacts
Amin Shavandi
amin.shavandi@ulb.ac.be
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
- Other
Other
Oral exam, written essay, individual and group presentation
Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)
oral exam 40%
Written essay 25%
Individual presentation 15%
Group presentation 20%
Language(s) of evaluation
- english