ChE 560

 

 

 

Advanced Biochemical Engineering 

Instructor:

James M. Lee, Professor of Chemical Engineering
EE/ME 55B; (509) 335-5252
Email: jmlee at wsu.edu

Text:

James M. Lee, Biochemical Engineering (1992)
Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
eBook Version

Course Objectives are to help you to understand:

  1. the overview and current developments of biotechnology

  2. the basic principles of enzyme and cell kinetics, bio-reactor design, sterilization, agitation,and aeration 

  3. how chemical engineering principles can be applied to biological processes

  4. currently developing topics of biotechnology and biochemical engineering

Course Outline

Ground Rules

 Homework

  1. Use engineering or plain paper, one side of each page. Put your name at the top right corner of the first page and staple it at the top left corner (Do not fold).

  2. Homework is due in class. Late homework will be penalized by 25% for each day late, unless it is arranged with me in advance for a valid excuse.

 Examination and Final Grade

  1. One mid-term examination and a comprehensive final examination are planned.

  2. The approximate contribution to the term grade is as follows:

Homework
Other Assignment
Projects
Mid-term Exam
Final Exam

50
30
50
100
120