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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 reyhan k

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Dec 2, 2023

it was a great education

By Rivian D S

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Sep 10, 2023

Good Certification SKill

By Aida T D

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Jan 19, 2023

very powerful and useful

By Erik j l

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Jun 10, 2021

great course, thank you

By hilman n a

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Dec 13, 2017

It's very useful courses

By Md. S H

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Jun 27, 2023

Best course in Coursera

By sweety d

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Jan 17, 2021

It's was a great course

By Paul M

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Jan 13, 2021

great and learned a lot

By Fady N

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Jan 1, 2021

very interesting course

By Rajalakshmi R

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Aug 25, 2020

Very informative course

By MONIKA K

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Jun 3, 2020

awesome new learning...

By NESIMA S

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Jun 2, 2020

very helpfull course.!!

By Md N

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May 15, 2020

Very informative course

By Karabo E S

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Sep 25, 2024

This is a great course

By Chrispinus W S

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Oct 31, 2022

The course is awesome.

By DEBISREE S

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Jun 21, 2022

Great Learning Course.

By Ankush S

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Jan 24, 2021

One of the best course

By Nisha N

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May 1, 2020

It is really great app

By Melvin K

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Sep 8, 2020

Excellent professors!

By MOHAMMAD G A A

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Jul 21, 2020

Really concise course

By Nivedita K

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Jun 1, 2020

Well designed course

By Komal L

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May 1, 2020

Great place to learn

By Muhammad S S

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Nov 2, 2023

excellent knowledge

By Tim E

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Mar 17, 2023

Super good overview

By KAMAL D

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Jul 30, 2020

Very useful course.