CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
Faculty of Engineering
CHE3171 Bioprocess technology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs (CHM1051, CHM1022, CHM1052 or CHM1011) and (CHE2871 or CHE2162).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE3171
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE3171
No unit lists CHE3171 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Overview
This unit explores how scalable, commercially viable process-unit operations are harnessed by the biotechnology industry for the production of valuable biomolecules (eg recombinant proteins, peptides, vaccines, enzymes, and nucleic acids). The design, operation and economic issues surrounding large-scale biomolecular process equipment including bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatographic columns, sterilisation and aseptic operation, auxiliary equipment and the associated control systems will be considered. The wider biotechnology environment will be considered especially with regards to GxP, national and international regulatory bodies, biosafety and commercialisation.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsProjectThreshold hurdle30%
- TestsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe biological systems and molecules and how these are harnessed in biotechnology.
- 2
Analyse the performance of unit operations involved in bioprocessing.
- 3
Generate a process flow diagram for a bioprocessing plant.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Laboratories9 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
CHE3171 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Song Cher Pin
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Song Cher Pin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE3171?
You need (CHM1051, CHM1022, CHM1052 or CHM1011) and (CHE2871 or CHE2162) before you enrol.
When is CHE3171 offered?
In 2025, CHE3171 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is CHE3171?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE3171 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHE3171?
CHE3171 is part of Chemical engineering.