BIOS 2610 - Introduction to Biomanufacturing

6.0 Credits

This is the second course in the introductory biotechnology sequence. Students build on foundational laboratory skills as they learn knowledge and techniques used by entry-level technicians in bioprocessing. Students explore cell culture techniques, fermentation processes, upstream and downstream processing, and scale-up methods.

Prerequisites: (1) BIOS 1610

Recommended: BIOS 1450 and BIOS 2150

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Explore the biomanufacturing/bioindustrial industry and careers available.
Apply safety rules and regulations in the biomanufacturing workplace.
Demonstrate Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in accordance with GMP principles.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Demonstrate aseptic technique in all related class activities such as working in a biosafety cabinet, handling autoclaved materials, preparing materials, and using bioreactors.
Describe the biomanufacturing processes that utilize bacteria, yeast, and mammalian cells.
Describe the basic parts and function of motors, pumps, and valves as related to the biomanufacturing industry.
Perform procedures involved in upstream processing such as passaging cells, preparing media and solutions, setting up and running a bioreactor, implementing process control and monitoring, and harvesting for downstream processing.
Perform procedures involved in downstream processing such as filtration, chromatography, and centrifugation.
Practice Lean Manufacturing concepts.

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