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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| BPM 110 |
Bioprocess Practices |
3.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
This course provides a study of plant operations including
various plant utility systems and detailed study of the varied plant
environments in a bioprocessing facility. Emphasis is placed on quality
mindset and principles of validation through applications of monitoring
procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate the rigors of industry regulation and its necessity. This
course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC). |
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| BPM 111 |
Bioprocess Measurements |
3.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BPM 110 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers a variety of physical measurements.
Emphasis is placed on pH, temperature, pressure and flow rates, as well as
spectrophotometry, and biochemical and chemical analytical methods. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate and perform many aspects
of process monitoring. |
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| BPM 112 |
Upstream Bioprocessing |
3.0 |
4.0 |
0.0 |
5.0 |
| Prerequisites: BPM 111 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces techniques involved in cell growth
and fractionation. Topics include fermentation theory and application, as
well as cell harvesting, cell disruption, and fractionation methods. Upon
completion, students should be able to grow cells as well as isolate and
collect various fractions. |
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| BPM 113 |
Downstream Bioprocessing |
3.0 |
3.0 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| Prerequisites: BPM 111, CHM 131, and CHM 131A |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces a variety of techniques involved in
separation procedures. Topics include extraction and precipitation,
concentration and molecular filtration methods as well as different types of
chromatography. Upon completion, students should be able to perform most
separation procedures with an understanding of industrial scale procedures. |
