BIEN 585 — Metabolic Engineering

Metabolic engineering role in transition from fossil resources to a bio-based society. Design-build-test-learn cycle of metabolic engineering. Design, genetic engineering and optimization of microbial biocatalysts. Metabolic network analysis, constraint-based modelling of metabolism, microbial production of valuable chemicals. General biochemical engineering practices. Recombinant DNA technology, enzyme function, kinetics and regulation. Cell chemistry, structure and function. Growth models, fermentation, strain development. Case studies.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Department: Bioengineering
• Taught by: Codruta Ignea
• Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Sections offered

• Section 003 (Lab), Mon 2:35-5:25 pm — 0 seats open
• Section 004 (Lab), Mon 2:35-5:25 pm — 1 seats open
• Section 001 (Lec), Thu 2:35-5:25 pm — 0 seats open
• Section 002 (Lec), Thu 2:35-5:25 pm — 1 seats open