Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering
Lecture Code K7369030 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 培養技術論
Subject Name
(Katakana)
バイヨウギジユツロン
Subject Name in
English
Biochemical Engineering
Instructor KATOU JUNICHI,HIROTA RYUICHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
カトウ ジュンイチ,ヒロタ リュウイチ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues3-4,Thur3-4:ENG 106
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Basically, face-to-face lecture. When lecture is not possible, online lecture will be done. 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Biotechnology
Eligible Students Junior students in Faculty of Engineering Cluster 3
Keywords Fermentation Technology, Fermentative production, Microorgamisms, Bioproduction, Biotechnology 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
This class is classified as "Applied Biological Science" in specialized course in Faculty of Engineering Cluster 3. In this class, theoretical bases on Feretemntation Technology experimantal trainig in Biotechnological experimental training course will be learned. Therefore, you should take Biotechnological experimental training course. And to comprehensively learn fermentation technology, it is highly recommended to take Fermentation Technology class. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Program of Biotechnology
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Acquisition of basic and advanced knowledge relating to biotechnology and life science. (Target/Lecture class) 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
The aim is to learn basic knowledge on unit processes in modern fermentation technology. This class will give you theretical aspects on fermentation technology, while you will learn their practical aspects in Biotechnological experimental training course. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction of modern fermentation technology
lesson2 Nutrients for microbial growth
lesson3 Cultivation methods (I) batch cultivation (1)
lesson4 Cultivation methods (II) batch cultivation (2)
lesson5 Cultivation methods (III) continuoush cultivation
lesson6 Cultivation methods (IV) fed-batch cultivation
lesson7 Sterilization (1)
lesson8 Sterilization (2)
lesson9 Aeration and agitation (oxygen supplying) (1)
lesson10 Aeration and agitation (oxygen supplying) (2) KLa
lesson11 Bioreactors (1)
lesson12 Bioreactors (2)
lesson13 Microbes used for fermentative production (1)
lesson14 Microbes used for fermentative production (2)
lesson15 Microbes used for fermentative production (3) 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
P. F. Stanbury and A. Whitaker. Principles of Fermentation Technology. Pergamon Press Ltd. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Mainly chalk talks 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
1-6) You will get homeworks on microbial growth
7-8) You will get a homework on conventional sterilization methods
9-10) You will get a homework on KLa
11-12) Learinig about factors critical for microbial growth will help your understanding
13-14) Learn methods to breed useful microbes using "Voets' biochemistry" 
Requirements  
Grading Method The final exam: 80%, homeworks: 20% 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
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Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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