Reference Texts

Geankoplis, Transport Processes and Unit Operations, 3rd. ed., 1993, Prentice-Hall
ISBN 0-13-930439-8
Belter, Cussler, Hu, Bioseparations: Downstream Processing for Biotechnology, 1988, John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 0-471-84737-2
Dechow, Separation and Purification Techniques in Biotechnology, 1989, Noyes Publications
ISBN 0-8155-1197-3
Schweitzer, Handbook of Separation Techniques for Chemical Engineers, 2nd ed., 1988, McGraw-Hill
ISBN 0-07-055808-6
Ladisch, Bioseparations Engineering; Principles, Practice, and Economics, 2001, John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 0-471-24476-7
Svarovsky, Solid-Liquid Separation, 3rd. ed., 1990, Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 0-7506-036-6

Grading Policy

Weighting of Course Components:

Assignment of Grades:

The instructor does assign grades of "+" or "-" for those students very close to the boundary between letter grades. For example, a final score of 71.2% will be assigned the course grade of "B-".

Topics

Analysis of Activity and Purity
Lysis and Flocculation
Filtration
Sedimentation
Extraction
Chromatography
Precipitation
Crystallization

Course Student Outcomes

1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, sciences, and mathematicsextensive coverage
2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors - moderate coverage
3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - moderate coverage
4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts - moderate coverage
5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives - some coverage
6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions - some coverage
7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. - some coverage

Tests

There will be four in-class tests during the semester. For individual students, the three highest test scores will each have a value towards the course grade of 18% (16% for grads), and the lowest score will have a value towards the course grade of 10% (9% for grads). Tests will be announced at least one week before the date.

Homework

You must turn in paper solutions to homework (not scanned, digital) by the beginning of class on the assigned due date†. I will not accept late homework. Please indicate the source for all information used in the solution of your homework problems. You are encouraged to discuss problems with other students, however, duplicating another student's work will be considered plagiarism, and this practice is unacceptable (see Academic Honesty below). If you receive considerable aid on a particular problem you are to indicate so on your homework. Neatness and clarity will be important factors in assigning homework grades. There will be no unannounced quizzes. For current information on homework, please see the BCHE 4520/6520 homework web page.

† The only exception to the "paper solutions" rule is in the event you have a documented illness or emergency. In this case, homework solutions and other assignments must be sent as an attachment to my email eiteman@engr.uga.edu by 12:00 pm noon on the published duedate. The file(s) MUST have the following format for filenames: "Students Name (Last First) Course Number Assignment Name", in that order. If you attach multiple files, distinguish them with "A", "B", etc. For example, the following is an acceptable set of filenames for homework attachments:

Eiteman Mark BCHE4520 HW1 A.doc

Eiteman Mark BCHE4520 HW1 B.doc

Eiteman Mark BCHE4520 HW1 C.xls

Homework may be in any readable file format (e.g., *.pdf, *.doc, *.jpg).

Written Assignments

The term paper "Final" and literature reviews must be typewritten and double spaced. References should be list in alphabetical order beginning on a separate page at the end of the paper. References from web sites must be from federal government sites or from academic institutions (e.g., .gov or .edu). For advice on the preparation of a written report see Preparation of written reports. More details will be provided at the BCHE 4520/6520 homework web page.

Attendance

There are 44 class meetings (which includes the four in-class tests, and the likely 'no class day' on Nov 24). A student must attend 41 class meetings to receive a full "attendance" score. Each absence beyond this number will result in a deduction of 8% in attendance score (about 1/2 letter score per absence, i.e., 40 days of attendance = A, 39 days of attendance = B+, etc.). Note the being late for the class counts as a partial absence.

Additionally, each student has two days which may be used for excused absences (see last point under "Other" below). Thus, a student with 2 excused absences and 2 unexcused absences, for example, would receive the full attendance score.

A student may also receive credit for significant and meaningful participation in discussion both in class and out of class (zHelp sessions). This credit is used as "bonus" to increase attendance score. The maximum "bonus" is 15%.

Reasonable accommodations/exceptions will be made for students facing unusual circumstances or hardships (see COVID-19 section below). Please communicate with your instructor at eiteman@engr.uga.edu.

The maximum attendance score is 100% regardless of attendance or participation.

Academic Honesty

All students are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of their academic careers. The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe and ignorance is not an acceptable defense. The UGA Student Honor Code states: "I will be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not tolerate academic dishonesty of others." A Culture of Honesty, the University's policy and procedures for handling cases of suspected dishonesty, can be found at Academic Honesty Policy.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

If you or someone you know needs assistance, you are encouraged to contact Student Care and Outreach in the Division of Student Affairs at 706-542-7774 or visit sco.uga.edu. They will help you navigate any difficult circumstances you may be facing by connecting you with the appropriate resources or services. UGA has several resources for a student seeking mental health services (www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) or crisis support (www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies). If you need help managing stress anxiety, relationships, etc., please visit BeWellUGA (www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) for a list of FREE workshops, classes, mentoring, and health coaching led by licensed clinicians and health educators in the University Health Center. Additional resources can be accessed through the UGA App.

Communication Skills

In accordance with departmental policy concerning communication skills, fifty percent of the grade on all written assignments and oral presentations will be based on quality of communication. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and clarity of writing are evidence of written communication quality. Enunciation, voice projection, clarity and logical order of the presentation and effective use of visual aids are evidence of oral communication quality.

Engineering Professionalism

The engineering profession is governed by a code of ethics that have developed alongside the rigors of the practice and its many contributions to society. Engineering students at the University of Georgia are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and professional practice. Engineering faculty at the University of Georgia expect students to act in a professional manner at all times.

Other

A student may be withdrawn from this course by the instructor without notification to the student for failure to complete necessary prerequisites. A student may also be withdrawn from this course by the instructor after one warning for disruption of class. Ringing of a cell phone during the lecture constitutes a disruption of class.

The instructor will provide students with an opportunity to complete academic responsibilities resulting from "excused" absences due to (for example) 1) observation of religious holidays, 2) significant illness, 3) death in family, 4) emergencies, 5) job related travel, 6) participation in University sports event. Generally, the instructor requires reasonable (~ one week) written notice of such absences when appropriate. Please communicate promptly with instructor such absences, including date and reason for absence, as well as evidence of absence where appropriate (e.g., illness) and proposed alternative for academic responsibilities. Excused absences do not alter the expectation for deadlines for assignments. Although each circumstance will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, the typical approach will be to permit each student with a maximum of 2 excused absence during the semester that do not affect the attendance score.