CHE4171 Biochemical engineering
Faculty of Engineering
CHE4171 Biochemical engineering is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHE3171 and (CHM1022, CHM1051 or CHM1011).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE4171
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE4171
No unit lists CHE4171 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: Or CHE3171 and (CHM2735 or PSC1021 or PSC1022)
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1 - PracticalsThreshold hurdle15%
- Assignment 2 - Group presentation (a group of 4 students)Threshold hurdle10%
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle10%
- Test oneThreshold hurdle7.5%
- Test twoThreshold hurdle7.5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply principles of fluid flow, mixing, heat transfer and mass transfer to analyse bioreactors
- 2
Assess the performance of bioreactors and troubleshoot operational problems
- 3
Solve engineering problems related to the design and operation of bioreactors and bioprocesses
- 4
Apply principles of biochemical engineering to analyse and assess special topics such as synthetic biology, animal and plant cell culture, and tissue engineering
- 5
Solve technical and practical issues in commercial bioprocessing
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities22 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours 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.
All lectures will be recorded and will be available online through Moodle. Students are required to attend the virtual practical class (via Zoom) every week during the semester.
All lectures will be recorded and will be available online through Moodle. Students are required to attend the virtual practical class (via Zoom) every week during the semester.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Zoom
Where it fits
CHE4171 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Victoria Haritos
- Associate Professor Ooi Chien Wei
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Victoria Haritos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE4171?
You need CHE3171 and (CHM1022, CHM1051 or CHM1011) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is CHE4171 offered?
In 2020, CHE4171 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE4171?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE4171 have an exam?
No. CHE4171 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE4171?
CHE4171 is part of Chemical engineering; and Renewable and sustainable energy engineering.