Required Text
Shuler, Michael L., and Fikret Kargi. Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall PTR, 2001. ISBN: 0130819085.
We will also use published articles from peer-reviewed scientific literature. You may find the following texts to be useful as additional resources:
Blanch, Harvey W., and D. S. Clark, eds. Biochemical Engineering. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker Incorporated, 1997. ISBN: 0824700996.
Bailey, James E., and David F. Ollis. Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education, 1986. ISBN: 0070666016.
Grading
Students are encouraged to work with classmates outside of lecture periods and discuss the course and course assignments; however, final solutions to homework problems are to be prepared on an individual basis. The penalty for cheating will be a "zero" grade for all parties involved.
Grading criteria.
| ACTIVITIES |
PERCENTAGES |
| Four In-class Quizzes |
80% |
| Problem Sets |
15% |
| Class Participation |
5% |