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This laboratory course covers the principles of various processes associated with the production and recovery of different bioproducts derived from prokaryotes. Topics include the classification of microorganisms, media development, instrumentation, fermentation principles, microbial cell propagation, product recovery, protein purification, and the principles of Current Good Manufacturing Practices. Emphasis is on large-scale production methods and the production of recombinant proteins for diagnostic and clinical applications. Prerequisites: 410.606 Emerging Applications in Biotechnology.