Biochemical engineering

CHE4171

Synopsis

Quantitative and analytical skills required for biochemical and bioprocess engineering will be covered. The relationships between chemical engineering principles and approaches and biology will be explored. Knowledge about the operational considerations for suspended cultures, immobilised cultures, bioreactors, scaling, process selection, and operation of bioprocess unit operations will be discussed and worked on through calculations.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 4
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Engineering
Faculty: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites (5)

Human physiology 1: Cells to systemsBPS1011
Medicinal chemistry 1: StructureBPS1021
Chemistry 1CHM1011
Chemistry 2CHM1022
Chemistry 1 advancedCHM1051

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Offerings (1)

Second semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS

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Chemical engineeringChemical engineering technical electives