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 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHM1022, CHM1051, CHM1011, BPS1011 or BPS1021.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE4171
After CHE4171
No unit lists CHE4171 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Threshold hurdle15%
- Assignment 2Threshold hurdle20%
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle10%
- Test oneThreshold hurdle7.5%
- Test twoThreshold hurdle7.5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
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
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline 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.
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 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Ooi Chien Wei
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ooi Chien Wei
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE4171?
You need CHM1022, CHM1051, CHM1011, BPS1011 or BPS1021 before you enrol.
When is CHE4171 offered?
In 2021, 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.