BTEC 650 Fermentation Technologies

Fermentation technology focusses on use of recombinant microorganisms for several industrial processes, i.e. biomanufacturing. This course requires the student to conceptually design a process for biomanufacturing a target product. This includes the basics of strain selection, development, and process optimization. Application of strain morphology, physiology and DNA sequence- based methods are analyzed for industrial processes. The student studies microbial metabolism and its significance to the manufacturing process. Fundamentals of microbial growth, growth stoichiometry, types of growth media (defined, semi-defined, complex) and media optimization are covered. The course provides an overview of fermenter design concepts and operational principles for a fermentation process using bioreactors.