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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Industrial Biotechnology by University of Manchester

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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 Sharib K

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May 13, 2020

Very Good overview!

By Ali A

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Apr 20, 2020

Very good course...

By B. J

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Apr 15, 2018

Interesting course.

By Kateryna B

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Apr 18, 2023

I have enjoyed it!

By Javy A

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Apr 13, 2021

very informational

By Pasindu M R

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Feb 6, 2021

Very Useful Course

By Asmaa A H E

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Oct 7, 2020

very useful course

By Wael H

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Jul 20, 2020

Very useful course

By Sadman I A

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May 14, 2020

Exceptional course

By Mendernesh N

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Apr 21, 2020

it is very helpful

By Syed Y s

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Jan 10, 2023

very informative

By Juan M R H

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Oct 30, 2022

Muy interesante.

By Madhav K S

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Aug 30, 2022

more than perfect

By Rinaldo J

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Jan 24, 2021

Very informative.

By Naresh R

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Aug 28, 2020

Really insightful

By Aakash g

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Apr 25, 2020

intresting course

By Eva K

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Dec 29, 2019

Very interesting!

By tahir h

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Sep 20, 2023

Excellent Course

By Michał P

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Jul 29, 2023

So wel done! :-)

By MUNDLA N M V

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Apr 26, 2023

great experience

By Võ N T T

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Apr 14, 2022

So great to try!

By Lokendra S

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Mar 26, 2022

Very Nice course

By Yhuliana K N

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Dec 23, 2020

EXCELLENT COURSE

By Vidumini

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Oct 31, 2020

Excellent course

By Astitva S

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Jul 21, 2020

Absolutely best.