After successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 
Hours: 52 
CO 1. Understand basic principles of bioprocess technology and advantages of bioprocess 
over chemical process. 
CO 2. Learn various aspects of up- and down-streaming processes in pilot scale study and 
application to larger scale in industry and its regulation 
CO 3. Have firm knowledge about industrial application of various fermenters and regulation 
of the fermentation process. 
CO 4. Gain knowledge on recovery of products, techniques used for separation of cells, 
physical and chemical methods of cell lysis, filtration, centrifugation and large-scale 
separation techniques. 
CO 5. Understand basic principles of primary and secondary metabolite production by the 
microorganisms, and acquire knowledge of their production 
CO 6. Know usee of microorganisms as probiotics and the role of nutraceuticals in human 
health, waste utilization to generate biofuels and biogas.