NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 生化工程(3405)
(Eng.) Biochemical Engineering
Offering Dept Department of Chemical Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Yan-Yu Chen
Department Department of Chemical Engineering / Undergraduate Language Chinese Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description This course covers the principle of biochemical engineering, fermentation, enzyme techology, and bioseparations.
Prerequisites
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
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The core goal of this class is to furnish students with a robust understanding of biology and its role in engineering, to facilitate the invention of new products and services.
1.Solid foundations on fundamental scientific and professional chemical engineering knowledge.
2.Substantiated expertise on distinct areas including biotechnology, polymer science, and precision chemical processing.
3.Proficiency of analyzing problems and identifying key points with rigorous logic.
5.Philosophy of interdisciplinary study and proactive learning.
6.Attitude of active participation and efficient communication.
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Networking / Distance Education
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 2/27 國定假日
Week 2 3/6: Introduction - History of Biochemical Engineering
Week 3 3/13: Cells
Week 4 3/20: Cell Growth kinetics
Week 5 3/27: Fermentation
Week 6 4/3 國定假日
Week 7 4/10: Metabolic engineering-Part 1
Week 8 4/17: Metabolic engineering-Part 2
Week 9 4/24: Enzyme technology-Part 1
Week 10 5/1 國定假日
Week 11 5/8: Enzyme technology-Part 2
Week 12 5/15: Recombinant DNA Technology
Week 13 5/22: Bioseparations
Week 14 5/29: 實作課
Week 15 6/5: 實作課
Week 16 6/12: Final exam
self-directed
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   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation

Textbook & other References
Textbook: Handout prepared by the instructor
References:
1.Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals by James E. Bailey and David F. Ollis, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill
2.Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts by Michael L. Shuler and Fikret Kargi, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
自編講義; iLearning
Office Hours
Monday: 14:00~17:00
Please respect the intellectual property rights and use the materials and protected electronic files legally. Please respect gender equality.
Update Date, year/month/day:None Printed Date, year/month/day:2026 / 8 / 26
The second-hand book website:http://www.myub.com.tw/