Basic Biotechnology 1200-1ELBIOW5
Basic rules of chemical technology and description of biochemical technologies. Catalysis and biocatalysis in industry. Characterization of industrial microorganisms – their modification, isolation, selection. Biological sources of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen. Sources of energy. Development of technological process. Biocatalyst immobilization and performance. Measurement and control of industrial chemical and biochemical processes. Bioreactors – design features and principles of sterile operation. Upstream and downstream process in biotechnology. Heat and mass transfer in chemical and biochemical industry. Industrial techniques of separation, concentration and purification of bioproducts.
Practical applications: production of ethanol, organic acids, aminoacids, and enzymes. Biotransformations and synthesis of chemicals using enzymes. Antibiotics, antisera, vaccines. Biometallurgy and environmental biotechnology. Renewable sources of energy – biomass, biofuel and biodiesel. Basics of industrial processes economics and design. Patents. Biotech companies. Bioethics.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Mode
Term 2025Z: Classroom | General: Classroom | Term 2024Z: Remote learning |
Learning outcomes
K_W13 and K_W17
Upon completion of the lecture, the student is able to explain the fundamental concepts of chemical technology and biotechnology, recognize issues related to the design and evaluation of technological processes in terms of their impact on the economy and the environment, analyze the course of a process, and identify the advantages and disadvantages of specific methods of chemical production. The student is capable of assessing parameters and preliminarily selecting the optimal method for the industrial production, purification, processing, and disposal of chemical substances used in modern chemistry, materials engineering, and energy sectors.
The graduate has advanced knowledge and understanding of issues in chemical technology (both organic and inorganic), biotechnology, and chemical engineering, as well as topics related to the environmental impact of the chemical industry and waste management challenges.
K_U13
The student is able to carry out analyses, calculations, and simple experimental research related to selected processes in chemical technology. The student can relate scientific concepts and achievements to their commercial applications. The student will be able to use national and international standards for analytical techniques and for assessing the quality and value of raw materials and goods.
K_U14
The student is able to analyze the potential environmental impact of selected technological processes.
Assessment criteria
Written exam with a point-based scoring system; the final grade depends on the number of points obtained.
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
Biotechnology:
[1] K. Szewczyk: „Technologia biochemiczna”, Wydawnictwa Politechniki Warszawskiej 1997.
[2] „Podstawy biotechnologii przemysłowej”, praca zbiorowa pod red. W. Bednarskiego i J. Fiedurka, WNT, Warszawa 2007.
[3] Aiba, Humprey, Millis: „Inżynieria biochemiczna”, WNT Warszawa 1977
[4] J. Buchowicz : „Biotechnologia molekularna”, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2007
Biochemistry:
[5] J. Kączkowski: „Podstawy Biochemii”, WNT, Warszawa
[6] Streyer L. „Biochemia”, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 1997 (i wersje późniejsze)
Chemical Engineering and Technology:
[7] “Podręcznik do ćwiczeń z technologii chemicznej” praca zbiorowa pod red. T. Kasprzyckiej-Gutman., Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa, 1996r
[8] E. Bortel, H. Koneczny: „Zarys technologii chemicznej”. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 1992.
[9] E. Grzywa, J. Molenda - “Technologia podstawowych syntez organicznych”.
[10] E. Bortel, H. Koneczny - Zarys technologii chemicznej.
[11] J.Kępiński - Technologia chemiczna nieorganiczna.
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