Industrial Biotechnology: Sustainable Bioprocesses and Biorefineries
Self-paced online over a 9 month period
7.5 course credits
This online course, part of UCL’s MBI suite of training, focuses on integrating Biocatalysis and Synthetic Biology into Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing Processes. The aims of this short course is to provide a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the industrial biotechnology field from an introductory perspective.
The course covers topics such as renewable resources, design of biorefineries, process integration, techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment, addressed using a combination of lectures, case studies and quizzes.
Acquire knowledge in fundamentals and application of sustainable bioprocesses and biorefineries
Be able to plan and design biorefineries
Be able to specify component technologies and evaluate different operating strategies
Acquire the skills to evaluate process economics and sustainability of biorefineries
Self-paced learning through a series of lectures over 15–30 hours. Delegates can access materials for up to 9 months allowing for flexible study.
Recommended for:
This course is designed for individuals working in any of the following industries:
Fine and specialty chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Personal care products
Diagnostics as well as sustainable processing in the biorefining, biofuels and bulk polymer sectors.
It would be of particular interest to (biochemical) engineers who would benefit from broadening their knowledge base, those new to industrial biotechnology (recent graduates/research scientists) and project managers, funders and policy-makers wanting to gain an understanding in this area.
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