From Zero To Confident In Fermentation: Skills For Biotech

Become proficient in Fermentation, the Steps of a Bioprocess, Bioreactor Essentials and have Job-ready skills in Biotech

What you'll learn

Understand what is a Fermentation and the key Microorganisms used

Identify the multiple Steps of Bioprocesses and their importance

Understand the details of what happens during a Fermentation Process

Understand all Bioreactor Essentials

Requirements

High school level knowledge of science

Description

This course provides an in-depth introduction to the principles and practices of fermentation, a key biotechnology process for the production of valuable compounds such as pharmaceuticals, biofuels, enzymes, and recombinant proteins. Designed for students and professionals seeking practical knowledge, the course explores both the theoretical fundamentals and the real-world applications of microbial fermentation, emphasizing its role in biomanufacturing industries.Participants will start by learning the basics of microbial fermentation, including methabolic pathways, and how microorganisms convert raw materials into valuable products. The course covers essential topics such as the selection and preparation of raw materials, media composition and sterilization, inoculum development, and the initiation and control of fermentation processes. Additionally, students will gain a solid understanding of microbial growth and product formation kinetics.The students will also learn about the different types of bioreactors (batch, fed-batch, and continuous), the different kinds of bioreactors (STR, air lift, packed bed bioreactors, photobioreactors, etc)as well as key process parameters such as pH, temperature, aeration, and agitation.By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to manage fermentation processes in laboratory and industrial settings, understanding both the technical, environmental and economic factors that influence the successful production of high-value biotechnological products.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is a Fermentation and Why it Matters

Lecture 3 Meet the Microbes

Lecture 4 Metabolism Basics

Section 2: The Bioprocess

Lecture 5 Upstream Processing

Lecture 6 The Fermentation

Lecture 7 Downstream Processing

Lecture 8 Bioreactor Essentials

Lecture 9 You Made It!

Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or related fields,Researchers working in biotechnology, food science, or pharmaceutical industries,Individuals working in fermentation-related industries, such as food and beverage production, biofuels, or pharmaceuticals,Career-shifting workers that want to move to the biotech field,Company managers that want to understand the world of fermentation better