Intended learning outcomes
Once the student has passed this course unit, he (she) will be able to:
- Define Biotechnology and its field of applications by giving some specific examples.
- Present several unit operations used in a given bioprocess as well as the equipment involved in each unit operation.
- Understand several analytical techniques used in quality control of each biological product.
- Master all purification techniques for secondary metabolites, enzymes and monoclonal antibodies.
- Be aware of applications of submerged fermentation, solida state fermentation, tissue culture and biosensors.
- Undeerstand the methodology of biocatalyst ́s immobilization.
- Discuss the role of recombinant DNA technology in order to obtain novel recombinant enzymes.