Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

CHE 4273 Pharmaceutical Processes

The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the pharmaceutical process industry from an engineering standpoint. Special emphasis will be given to biologically derived pharmaceuticals. Topics in the course include the drug discovery, drug development, and drug manufacturing processes, including cGMP. The course also covers fermentation selection, operation and control, and unit operations associated with recovery and purification. The course concludes with finished product preparation and packaging. The laboratory time will be used to tour pharmaceutical production facilities. Prerequisites: CHE 303 or BME 4603

Credits

3

Lab Hours

3

Lecture Hours

2

Prerequisite

CHE 303 or BME 4603