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About the Course

Fossil fuels have been the primary energy source for society since the Industrial Revolution. They provide the raw material for the manufacture of many everyday products that we take for granted, including pharmaceuticals, food and drink, materials, plastics and personal care. As the 21st century progresses we need solutions for the manufacture of chemicals that are smarter, more predictable and more sustainable. Industrial biotechnology is changing how we manufacture chemicals and materials, as well as providing us with a source of renewable energy. It is at the core of sustainable manufacturing processes and an attractive alternative to traditional manufacturing technologies to commercially advance and transform priority industrial sectors yielding more and more viable solutions for our environment in the form of new chemicals, new materials and bioenergy. This course will cover the key enabling technologies that underpin biotechnology research including enzyme discovery and engineering, systems and synthetic biology and biochemical and process engineering. Much of this material will be delivered through lectures to ensure that you have a solid foundation in these key areas. We will also consider the wider issues involved in sustainable manufacturing including responsible research innovation and bioethics. In the second part of the course we will look at how these technologies translate into real world applications which benefit society and impact our everyday lives. This will include input from our industry stakeholders and collaborators working in the pharmaceutical, chemicals and biofuels industries. By the end of this course you will be able to: 1. Understand enzymatic function and catalysis. 2. Explain the technologies and methodologies underpinning systems and synthetic biology. 3. Explain the diversity of synthetic biology application and discuss the different ethical and regulatory/governance challenges involved in this research. 4. Understand the principles and role of bioprocessing and biochemical engineering in industrial biotechnology. 5. Have an informed discussion of the key enabling technologies underpinning research in industrial biotechnology 6. Give examples of industrial biotechnology products and processes and their application in healthcare, agriculture, fine chemicals, energy and the environment....

Top reviews

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To be honest It was the best experience that I could have.

I recommend those who are interested in biotechnology knowledge pass this course.

Thank you, Coursera for allowing us.

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The course was very easy to understand and do, weekly videos and assignments are also very convienient to complete.Topics are also compressed so the study time is also very optimal.

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By Kale M S

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Mar 3, 2021

this course gives good idea about latest use of biotechnology in industries

By PASULA S S

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Jun 20, 2020

I am unable to download my certificate after completing all the 6 weeks

By Dawit A A

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Sep 22, 2023

It was really interesting and I have got many opportunities for my future

By ALISA C D

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Aug 15, 2020

It was really insightful and informative. I learnt alot from this course.

By Woody S

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Jun 14, 2024

Very usefuel course I reccomend it for any Bioenginnering related fields

By Tanisi R

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Jul 14, 2020

amazing course. Very informative, interesting and well explained course.

By Fernando B

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Mar 3, 2023

A very good course and practical insights into Industrial Biotechnology

By Jara A P

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Aug 26, 2022

Very educational and includes wide array of topic in industrial biotech

By Samad K

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Jan 29, 2021

Fantastic course with quality lectures on different aspects of biotech!

By gaurav m

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Apr 10, 2020

knowledgeable section attaining . day to day life study biotechnology .

By Chetan A

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Apr 28, 2023

Teachers were very helpful in presenting vast content in simpler form.

By Kashaf R

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Aug 30, 2020

great experience while learning and learned a lot from the assignment

By Sri R G

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Jul 7, 2020

Excellent Course,

Useful to Biotechnologist and also to Industrialist.

By Unays S

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Jun 8, 2020

I am absolutely overjoyed and cannot thank you enough for helping me!

By Luiz E N

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Aug 6, 2020

Extremamente bem feito, com conteúdos pertinentes e bem explicados.

By Fahiatuzzaman S

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May 17, 2020

Its a great course. I am very much pleased to complete this course.

By Sivasubramanian G

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Apr 28, 2022

Wonderful and informative course. The quizes were really worth it.

By Maria D

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Jun 6, 2018

Great course, especially for those, who knows the matter a little.

By nguyá»…n v k

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Aug 28, 2024

quite useful when you want overall orientation about the industry

By Vikas K

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Mar 4, 2022

Very informative and useful for development of industrial enzymes

By Tawfiq B A

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Jun 2, 2020

GREAT COURSE WITH EXCELLENT TEACHING

BUT WE NEED POWERPOINT SLIDES

By PHARAS R R

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May 26, 2020

i am learn industrial biotechnology course it is very learnfull

By elgharbi a

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Aug 7, 2023

c'est une formation de qualité , je la recommend à tout le monde

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Jul 17, 2020

the experience is very nice ,all the topics are very informative

By Vijaishree S

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Mar 2, 2023

The course has made me understand biotechnology so much better.