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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

JQ

Aug 6, 2017

I really enjoyed this course and although I am not a chemist nor a research biotech guy, I am a dentist that enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about industrial biotechnology. Thanks so much!

SM

Mar 20, 2021

Everything was way so good. I have some critics on the certificate. The logo of Manchester University is cut uncomplete. Can I have a request for coursera to fix it up? Thank you so much in advance

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By Dr. M g F

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Mar 26, 2020

Thank for this effort really i got Good knowledge

By Sara L R A

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May 3, 2022

Muy buen magterial de estudio demasiado completo

By Alejandra B

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Sep 24, 2021

Me encantó, me ayudo a ampliar mis conocimientos

By Abu B

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Jul 11, 2025

Excellent and very thorough details are present

By Rashmi L

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Dec 11, 2024

This is a valuble super course that I followed.

By Eduardo T

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Apr 1, 2021

The best course, I like it.

Thank you very much!

By philip o

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Feb 11, 2021

The course is interesting and quite insightful.

By HEMANT P B

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Jun 3, 2020

Easy to understand content, quite useful for me

By Shehwaz A

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Aug 20, 2025

Audio volume was low but course was fantastic.

By Iman M

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Dec 31, 2024

Very practical and informative course contents

By Abdou M

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Apr 16, 2024

Une formation bien structurée et enrichissante

By Wael A K

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Nov 3, 2021

it's so useful and creative, thank you so much

By bye h

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Aug 21, 2020

very informative and career developing course.

By Cristina F T U

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Apr 17, 2020

Excelente curso. Muy dinamico y bien explicado

By Abhinandan R

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Dec 11, 2018

Shows exactly what is industrial biotechnology

By Daniela P

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Jun 16, 2025

Muy bueno y aplicativo, gracias por el acceso

By Erika A D L C A

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Jan 29, 2025

Me pareció mucho muy interesante e importante

By msurshima t

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Mar 18, 2024

I enjoyed learning biotechnology alot. Thanks

By Lucía C

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Aug 20, 2020

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE LEARNT SO SO MUCH!!!

By laurina l d

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Jun 11, 2020

Great course and so may new things was learn.

By Varsha V

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May 15, 2020

this is really helpful it is more informative

By Liban D B

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May 7, 2020

Great course but could not find a certificate

By Sravani n

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Apr 23, 2020

its very intersting. i enjoyed new technology

By Martin M

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Oct 6, 2018

Broad range of topics presented very clearly!

By Attequr R

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Oct 15, 2022

very helpful for synthetic biology scholars