CHEE 229 Cell Based Engineering Principles Units: 4.00
Introduction to the Biological, Biochemical and Life Science principles of cell/ enzyme-based engineering systems and processes. The emphasis will be placed on microbial cell culture, but comparisons will be drawn to related systems including viral, plant and animal cell culture as it relates to medicine, industrial practice or the environment.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0.75, Tut: 0.25)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0.75, Tut: 0.25)
Requirements: Prerequisites: APSC 131 and APSC 132; or permission of the Department.
Corequisites:
Exclusions: MICR 221
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 35
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 13
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and explain the major cellular processes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- Describe the interrelationships between organisms and their environments.
- Identify and describe the relationship between structure and function on a molecular cellular and organismal level.
- Identify a range of fields where biological systems are being applied to solve engineering problems and discuss the most recent advances in each field as well as the strengths and limitations of each approach.
- Explain a variety of advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques used for the characterization and manipulation of micro-organisms, with applications in medicine, industry, and the environment."
- Demonstrate laboratory skills and expertise with microbiological techniques.