Industrial Enzyme Technology

Aim

The course should give knowledge on industrial processes in which enzymes are used and give a deep insight on the demands that the process put on the enzyme properties and vice versa, i.e. the demands on the design of the process to allow efficient use of enzymes. The course should also give insight in which methods and techniques that can be used to affect or alter the enzymic properties for efficient use in industrial processes.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Describe and explain how enzymes are used in a broad spectrum of industrial processes and describe how different enzymes can be modified for optimal performance in these processes.

Describe and explain the fundamental chemical, technical and physical properties that govern an efficient use of enzymes in industrial processes.

Plan and initiate an industrial process in which the use of an enzyme is a central part.

Present the planning, analysis and evaluation of an industrial process using enzyme technology in the form of a technical report. Course content The lecture and project work gives in-depth insight in methodologies and approaches regarding the use of enzymes in industrial processes. Enzymes are presently used in many industrial sectors and several of these are discussed in the course. The course will in particular detail consider processes within the sectors of: food industry, small molecule synthesis, bioenergy production, environmental biotechnology, pulp and paper production, textile- and leather production. Teaching and working methods Teaching is organised in lectures, seminars, and project work. A large part of the course is pursued as individual projects and in project groups of 2-3 students. The course runs over the second half of the spring semester. Examination PRA2Project assignment, oral and written presentation3 creditsU, GTEN1Written examination3 creditsU, 3, 4, 5 Grades Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5 Other information About teaching and examination languageThe teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows: If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.OtherThe course is conducted in a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed. The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point. The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included. If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions. Department Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi Course literature OtherLitterature provided by the department, such as notes from lectures and scientific articles.

Content

The lecture and project work gives in-depth insight in methodologies and approaches regarding the use of enzymes in industrial processes. Enzymes are presently used in many industrial sectors and several of these are discussed in the course. The course will in particular detail consider processes within the sectors of: food industry, small molecule synthesis, bioenergy production, environmental biotechnology, pulp and paper production, textile- and leather production.