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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 2250	yes	Coursera

The Industrial Biotechnology certification fee is Rs 2,250. Participants can also pursue this online certification course free of cost with no certificate on completion.

Industrial Biotechnology certification fee structure

Description	Amount (IN INR)
Total Fee	Rs 2,250

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

Knowledge of Biology

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

Research AssociateBiotechnologist

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)

1: What is the duration of the Industrial Biotechnology training programme?

The Industrial Biotechnology training programme will take six weeks to complete.

2: Who will take the Industrial Biotechnology classes?

Prof. Nicholas Turner, Prof. Nigel Scrutton, and Dr Nick Weise, Lecturer, at the University of Manchester will be the course instructors.

3: Is this online course free?

The course is available for free to enrol. But you have to purchase the course to get the certificate.

4: What will I get if I purchase the Industrial Biotechnology certification course?

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.

5: How can apply for this online 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.