Syllabus year 2006

BIOTECHNOLOGYKBT070
Bioteknik

Credits: 5. Grading scale: TH. Optional for: B5, K4. Course coordinator: Professor Olle Holst, Olle.Holst@biotek.lu.se, Bioteknik. Prerequisites: KMB015 Microbiology. Assessment: Written examination. Further information: The course may be taught in english.

Aim
To give basic knowledge and practical training in biotechnology, especially fermentation technology and enzyme technology.

Contents
Fermentation technology (incl. microbial kinetics and mass balances, substrates, sterilization and mass transfer). Measurement and control. Bioreactors. Enzyme technology. Environmental biotechnology.

Literature
Enfors, S-O., Häggström, L.: Bioprocess Technology, Fundamentals and Applications, KTH. Handouts