| Module code | CBI 310 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
| Module content | Characterisation and taxonomy of biological material. Biochemistry and the chemistry of life. Biological growth requirements, metabolism, growth kinetics and product formation. Enzyme chemistry and kinetics, basic stoichiometry of biological reactions as well as mass - and energy balances for these processes using a chemical engineering approach. Biological reactor, operation and downstream processing. |
| Module credits | 16.00 |
| NQF Level | 07 |
| Programmes | |
| Prerequisites | (CIR 211), (CHM 215) ,(WTW 256), MPR 213 |
| Contact time | 3 practicals per week, 4 lectures per week |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Department | Chemical Engineering |
| Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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