Biochemical Engineering
| Title | Βιοχημική Μηχανική / Biochemical Engineering |
| Code | ΒΜ8 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Chemical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020600 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos CΗīmikṓn Mīchanikṓn (2021-2026
Registered students: 126
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600280292
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600280292
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=14509
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Identify all unit operations comprising a typical cell-based manufacturing process as well as possible facility layouts depending on the properties of the manufactured product and the type of cells employed
- Formulate and solve mass balances for each unit operation in a typical cell-based manufacturing process
- Design & analysis of mixing equipment for bioreactors
- Design & analysis of aeration equipment for bioreactors
- Design & analysis of downstream processes
- Perform scaling calculations between lab, pilot and commercial scale equipment
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Unit 1: Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
Unit 2: Cellular growth & Stoichiometry
Unit 3: Upstream Processing
Unit 4: Downstream Processing
Unit 5: Fluid Flow & Mixing
Keywords
Bioprocess Engineering, Biomanufacturing, Biochemical Engineering
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
e-learning, live on-line polls
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 95 | ||||
| Tutorial | 13 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final Written Exam 100%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Λυμπεράτος, Γ., & Παύλου, Σ. (2018). Εισαγωγή στη βιοχημική μηχανική. Τζιόλα.
Ζουμπούλης, Α. Ι., & Μάτης, Κ. Α. (2010). Διεργασίες στη βιοτεχνολογία: θεωρία και προβλήματα. Τζιόλα.
Additional bibliography for study
Doran, Pauline M. Bioprocess Engineering Principles: Pauline M. Doran. London ; San Diego: Academic Press, 1995.
Bailey, James E. 1944-, και David F. Ollis. Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1986.
Last Update
02-06-2025
