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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Industrial Biotechnology by University of Manchester

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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 Precious N O

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Feb 7, 2024

I will like to advance on this Course.

By Sasi t

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Dec 4, 2022

Excellent course and wonderful content

By Firoz T

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Jun 19, 2022

very good course and full of knowledge

By João V R P

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Feb 22, 2021

Muito bom, vale muito fazer esse curso

By Nitesh K P

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Aug 31, 2019

It is very interesting and informative

By Yatin P

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Jul 26, 2024

Why not Provide certificates for free

By HABITAMU H H

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May 21, 2022

Amazing and Industry oriented course.

By Valeria L M G

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Feb 12, 2021

Excellent course, I learned too much!

By Hugo L M

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Nov 12, 2020

Complete, objective, and interesting.

By Rishikesh S

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May 28, 2020

Nice course with valuable information

By Gusak V

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Apr 24, 2020

Very interesting and complete course.

By HARSHITHA M

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Nov 20, 2024

useful course with clear explanation

By PJNS P

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Apr 3, 2024

Muy ameno, y muy bien explicado...!!

By Mohd k k

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Jan 13, 2023

it is really wonder full info have.

By Zeinab t a

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Sep 11, 2020

The greatest course I have ever had

By Bimal Y C

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Jun 13, 2020

Good MOOC to learn the fundamentals

By Patricia P N

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Jul 26, 2021

very informative, great lecturers!

By Muhammad T A

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Jul 30, 2022

Very good and informative course.

By ARPIT R

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Jan 27, 2022

well detailed course. loved it...

By Khamil K

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Apr 22, 2021

Great, fun and infomative course!

By B K

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Jul 9, 2020

more informative and nice lecture

By Juan C Q D

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May 20, 2022

Excelente curso. Muchas garcias.

By Abdulaziz A

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Jan 20, 2021

Thank you so much it was a great

By JAZMIN G G O

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Aug 21, 2020

It was a perfect course, thanks.

By AVANISH M

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Jun 3, 2020

It was fun to learn ..

enjoy it..