Review of elementary aspects of molecular biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, microbiology. Biological systems for the production of commercial goods and services: foods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, fuels, equipment, diagnostics, waste treatment, and biomaterials. Properties of microbial, plant and animal cells, and of enzymes used in bioprocess applications. Classification and characterization of biological agents and materials; quantification of metabolism, biokinetics, bioenergetics. Introduction to design of bioprocess systems, including biosafety and good manufacturing practices. [Offered: W, S] Prereq: 3A Chemical or Environmental Engineering
