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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

MK

Mar 5, 2021

Great course. Im a chemical engineering, applying for master's in Chemical Biotechnology. This course really helped in understanding the basics of this amazing field. Thanks guys. Humans are awesome.

JC

Apr 28, 2020

Very informative and very well organised course and it really helped me provide a good insight into the world of Biotechnology, the applications in the health sector and its potential in the future.

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By NAULA G A G

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Jun 9, 2023

Excellent, I loved the incredibly interesting material you provide. Each module was very clear. I hope you can upload more courses on this topic.

By Melanie A O O

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Sep 24, 2020

A good course to begin to know the importance of biotechnology in different industries. Provides a lot of knowledge in areas of great importance

By Sayanti D

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Aug 23, 2021

Its really an honor to learn about the course and learn the lectures from such elegant professors.This course has really enhanced my knowledge.

By Shahryar A

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Jan 16, 2024

I have learned a lot of things from this course. I really appreciated the way in which course content is managed and Professor's Hard work.

By Patel A R

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May 18, 2020

Best course that provides the structure and applications with various day to day life examples, techiques of the Industrial biotechnology.

By Ahmed A

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Sep 2, 2023

Excellent course, covers all the aspects of biotechnology. Thank you coursera and the University of Manchester for this great opportunity.

By Amaliyah R I U

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Jul 26, 2020

I got more knowledge to upgrade my expertise in conducting my research and teaching of my class. Thank you for this awesome online class.

By Abhishek B

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Jan 13, 2023

As a student entrepreneur, I will like to suggest this course will take us one step forward in the development of sustainable solutions.

By Prajakta A G

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Aug 30, 2020

Thank you so much for a wonderful course . It helped me a lot to clear my biotechnology basics and improved my process designing skills.

By Rowan W

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Apr 26, 2023

Enjoyed the practical application examples and supporting literature that helped me take a deeper dive into the demonstrated processes.

By Ivan V

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May 16, 2024

It is a good course. I was very good at the topic before taking it, but I liked the presentation and speakers and enjoyed it anyway...

By Syeda L T

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Nov 18, 2020

It was a very informative and innovative course. It helped me understand the technicalities of industry-level production of materials.

By JAVIERA A P

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Sep 22, 2020

A great overview about Industrial Biotechnology (if you are a biotechnology studendt, you'll probably consider this course too basic).

By Hind T

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Feb 13, 2023

A great course full of knowledge you should definitely refer to the material in this course for future orientation and career options

By sarah e a

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Jun 28, 2022

ce cours a été très interessant de plus j'si pu obtenir de nombreuses competences addittionelles qui seront un vrai atout pour mon CV

By Ankita P

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Jul 7, 2020

I am very thankful to the organizers for arranging this course. The presentations and resource materials were informative and useful.

By Ahmad A Q B

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May 30, 2021

Very detailed overview of the entire field of industrial biotechnology and the scope/importance of it in the coming days. Top class!

By Ahmed K

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Sep 29, 2024

Great introduction into the topic. The course is full of new and exciting information and the presenters shared great knowledge

By MILLENA, E S (

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Oct 11, 2020

I have learned a lot about industrial biotechnology. Professors are very knowledgeable, and they explained concepts very clear.

By Mohd. N H

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Dec 1, 2020

Very Informative course for the current researches in industrial Biotechnology and what future aspects it holds as an industry

By Brayan J C G

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Jul 12, 2023

Excelente curso lleno de tópicos de biotecnología. Me sirvió para complementar mi reciente formación como Químico Industrial.

By Dr. K T

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Apr 28, 2020

Extremely interesting course. Also very attractive due to examples of biotechnology examples of real industrial applications.

By Md. A 2

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Sep 20, 2023

this is a grate course. i am very happy to complete the course. thanks coursea for giving me such a nice nice opportunity .

By Mallappa M

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Dec 7, 2020

Thank you so much for making me understand that I need so much more to do for preparing my job hunting Thank you coursera ..

By Mario A E C

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Apr 1, 2021

It is a good introductory course to Industrial Biotechnology; hopefully, in the future, you could make a series of courses.