Industrial Biotechnology
The Industrial Biotechnology certification course looks at the technologies and applications of biotechnology with issues involved in sustainable manufacturing.
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| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Industrial Biotechnology certification by the University of Manchester is a 6-week online course delivered via Coursera. This is a beginner-level online certification course designed to provide crucial aspects of industrial biotechnology which is transforming the manufacturing process of chemicals and materials while paving a source of renewable energy. With the Industrial Biotechnology online course from the University of Manchester via Coursera, participants will explore the key enabling technologies that underpin biotechnology research such as enzyme discovery and engineering, biochemical and process engineering, and systems and synthetic biology.
The Industrial Biotechnology certification syllabus consists of various important topics that will be delivered through video lectures ensuring that the learners have a solid foundation in these key areas. The curriculum also looks at the wider problems involved in sustainable manufacturing like responsible research innovation and bioethics. The Industrial Biotechnology classes include videos, digital reading materials and quizzes. As this is a beginner-level course, it is open to all interested candidates who want to learn about industrial biotechnology and its applications.
The Highlights
- 6 weeks online course
- 11 hours of learning
- Flexibility
- Certificate of completion
Programme Offerings
- 100% online course
- Flexibility
- video lectures
- Reading Materials
- practice assignments
- quizzes
- Certification
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2530 | yes | Coursera |
Industrial Biotechnology certification fee structure is :
Description | Amount |
Certificate fees | Rs. 2,530 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
After successfully completing the Industrial Biotechnology training programme from the University of Manchester via Coursera, students will get an e-certificate that they can share on their LinkedIn profiles, or mention on resumes, CVs, or other documents.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the Industrial Biotechnology certification by the University of Manchester via Coursera, students will be able to:
- Understand the technologies and methodologies underpinning systems and synthetic biology.
- Define the diversity of synthetic biology applications.
- Discuss various ethical and regulatory challenges involved in biotechnology research.
- Learn the principles and role of bioprocessing and biochemical engineering in industrial biotechnology.
- Explore examples of industrial biotechnology products and procedures and their application in fine chemicals, healthcare, agriculture, energy and the environment.
Who it is for
The Industrial Biotechnology online course is ideal for those who seek to learn and understand industrial biotechnology, its applications and technologies. The course can also be beneficial for those who wish to become Biotechnologists, Project Management Engineers, and Research Associates.
Admission Details
To get enrolled in the Industrial Biotechnology certification course, interested candidates are required to follow the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the official webpage - https://www.coursera.org/learn/industrial-biotech
Step 2: Register yourself by providing the required details
Step 3: Choose your option (Purchase Course or Full Course, No Certificate)
Step 4: Click on the ‘Continue’ button and start learning
The Syllabus
Videos
- Welcome to Industrial Biotechnology
- Introduction from Nigel Scrutton
- Overview and introduction
- How do enzymes work?
- How do we discover enzymes for application in biotechnology?
- How can we study and characterise the catalytic activity of enzymes?
- Engineering Enzymes I: Directed Evolution
- Engineering Enzymes II: Rational Design of Biocatalysts
Readings
- Pre Course Survey and Course Credits
- Glossary
Practice Exercise
- Enzymes, Enzyme Discovery and Engineering
Videos
- Introduction from Rainer Breiting
- Introduction to Synthetic Biology: Visions for Biotechnology 2.0
- Designing biological systems: Computational modelling and systems biology
- Building biological systems I: Genome synthesis and genome editing
- Controlling and engineering pathways in Synthetic Biology
- Testing Biological Systems Biological debugging using metabolomics
- Deploying biological systems: Perspectives on Responsible Research & Innovation and bioethics I
- Deploying biological systems: Perspectives on Responsible Research & Innovation and bioethics II
- Conclusions and Outlook Systems and Synthetic Biology
Readings
- Glossary
- Systems and Synthetic Biology
Practice Exercise
- Methods in Systems and Synthetic Biology
Videos
- Introduction from James Winterburn
- Introduction from James Lawrence and Michael Sulu
- Introduction to Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering
- Microbial fermentation processes and bioreactor design
- Biocatalysis and enzymatic processes
- Recovery and purification of small molecules
- Recovery and purification of large molecules
- Process economics and scale-up
Practice Exercise
- Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering
Videos
- Introduction from Nick Turner and Andy Wells
- Industrial Example 1: Hydrolases
- Industrial Example 2: Transaminase
- Industrial Example 3: DERA Aldolase
- Industrial Example 4: Alcohol Dehydrogenases
- Industrial Example 5: Nitrile Hydratases
- Industrial Example 6: Amino Acid Oxidases
Readings
- CHEM21
- References and Further Reading
Practice Exercise
- Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals
Videos
- Introduction from David Ley
- The challenges of sustainable bioenergy development
- New routes to biofuel production
- Membrane processes in industrial biotechnology
- Enzymatic biofuel cells
- Biomaterials: engineering cell niches hydrogels
- Biomanufacturing
Readings
- Reading List
- Glossary
Practice Exercise
- Case Studies: Bioenergy and Biomaterials
Videos
- Introduction from Sabine Flitsch
- Introduction from Alan Dickson
- Introduction to glycoscience
- Glycoscience: pharmaceuticals & personalised medicines
- Glycoscience: other applications
- Biopharmaceuticals: the clinical significance
- Biopharmaceuticals: the technical stuff
- Biopharmaceuticals: the industrial perspective
Practice Exercise
- Glycoscience
Instructors
The University of Manchester, Manchester Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Industrial Biotechnology training programme will take six weeks to complete.
Prof. Nicholas Turner, Prof. Nigel Scrutton, and Dr Nick Weise, Lecturer, at the University of Manchester will be the course instructors.
The course is available for free to enrol. But you have to purchase the course to get the certificate.
Once you purchase the Industrial Biotechnology certification course, you will get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. You will also get an e-certificate upon completing the course.
You need to visit the official website and register yourself. After that, you have to choose your option (Purchase Course or Full Course, No Certificate) to start learning.