MCB 4653C - Applied Microbiology

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): BSC2010 with C and BSC2010L with C and BSC4422C with C
Corequisite(s): None
This course is designed as an advanced class for upper level biotechnology and pre-professional Baccalaureate degree seeking students. It applies the techniques used in different phases of industrial microbiology including discovery, production, and bioprocessing. The course also aims to teach the principles and practices in the main applications of microorganisms to the industrial production of foods, pure chemicals, proteins and genetically modified products. Other topics include key aspects of metabolic activities, industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large scale cultivation, isolation of fermentation products and an investigation of a wide range of established and novel industrial fermentation processes and products. Graduates will enter the industry with an appropriate level of understanding of both science and business.
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