Upstream Bioprocessing

Undergraduate

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGP X413
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Course ID
206843
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Chemical Engineering
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of the course will be to introduce and expand on fundamental process and technological tools for the upstream and bioformulation of biopharmaceutical production processes.

  • Biological and Engineering Foundations of Upstream Bioprocessing 
  • Modeling and Optimization of Upstream Unit Operations 
  • Industrial Process Simulation and Integrated Practicals 

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain core upstream concepts and product categories, and select suitable production approaches.
  • Design culture media and bioreactor setups using biological and engineering principles.
  • Evaluate bioreactor performance in terms of metabolism, mixing, and gas transfer.
  • Plan primary recovery operations and propose improvements for efficiency and quality.
  • Perform practical work, analyze data, troubleshoot issues

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BIOPRENG7064 Pharmaceutical Production Processes at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Oral Defence – 20%
  • Problem Solving Task – 40%
  • Short Response Questions – 40%