Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Environmental Quality Monitoring

Environmental Quality

Chemicals of Concern

Water Quality Screening Parameters

Water Quality Parameters

Air Quality Parameters - Sustainability

PM - Particulate Matter

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about pollutants in the environment, exposure pathways, their effects on organisms, screening factors and the dimensions of particulate matter.

Physical/Chemical Properties of Interest

Partition Constants

Soil-Air Partition Constants

Application-Example of Equilibrium Partitioning

In this module you will learn about physical chemical properties of interest,  partitioning of organic chemicals, measurement of partition constants and the application of partitioning in solids and water.

Introduction to Environmental Monitoring and Sampling

Environmental Sampling

Environmental Analysis: Quality Control - Part 1

Environmental Analysis: Quality Control - Part 2

In this module, you will learn about environmental monitoring and sampling, its objectives, measurement instruments and the importance of quality control and quality assurance.

Environmental Analysis of Organics in Water

Environmental Analysis: Quality Control - Part 3

Tutorial

Tutorial cont'd.

In this module you will learn about environmental analysis of organics in water, quality control and mass of A in water, air and solids.

Analysis Methods - Introduction and Water Quality Parameters

Analysis Methods - Water Quality Parameters

Analysis Methods - Review of Standard Methods

Analysis Methods - Organics in Water

Analysis Methods - Overall Methodology for Organics

Analysis Methods - Chromatography Fundamentals

Analysis Methods - Gas Chromatography

Analysis Methods - Gas Chromatography (Mass Spectrometry)

Analysis Methods - Liquid Chromatography

In this module you will learn about analysis methods, water quality parameters, review of standard methods, methodology for organics and chromatography.

Monitoring Methods for Air: PM - Part 1

Monitoring Methods for Air: PM - Part 2

Monitoring Methods for Air: Vapor - Part 1

Monitoring Methods for Air: Vapor - Part 2

Monitoring methods for Air - Vapor - Part 3

Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms

In this module you will learn about monitoring methods for air, covering particulate matter and vapor and the measurement of micro organisms.

Diploma in Environmental Quality Monitoring and Analysis - Course Assessment

Learn about environmental pollution, from its sources to its health effects, in this free online course.

Diploma in Environmental Quality Monitoring and Analysis

In this free online course you will learn about how a pollutant flows in the environment from emission, to how it is transported, and the health effects it has on people and living things. Several questions will be answered under the environmental risk assessments with the ultimate objective of finding out how regulatory bodies can intervene to control these effects. Start this course today and expand your skills as an environmental scientist.

Introduction to Arboriculture

Tree Biology and Physiology

Tree Identification and Taxonomy

Tree Health and Assessment

Tree Pruning and Maintenance

Advanced Tree Care Techniques

Tree Planting and Establishment

Urban Forestry and Planning

This module will begin by helping you analyse an overview of the historical context of Arboriculture. We will also help you find information on understanding the role and responsibilities of an Arborist. You will find answers to questions like: "What is the role of an arborist?" and "What is the Arboriculture industry in the UK?"

Basics of Arboriculture - Course assessment

This free online course provides instruction on the safe and proficient implementation of Arboriculture in life.

Basics of Arboriculture

Arboriculture is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. This course establishes the importance of the historical context of Arboriculture. We then go through the steps taken to understand the role of an Arborist.  Sign up to become an expert in trees and acquire the skills required to use them with various trees. This course will answer questions like "What is tree anatomy?"

Biology for Engineers

Bio-inspired Engineering

Cells and Life Processes

Properties of Cells

Clinicians Perspective: Tackling Brain Tumors

In this module, you will understand the significance of the integration of biology, medicine and engineering to address major societal problems. You will also learn about the various processes that are associated with the sustenance of life, such as growth, reproduction, evolutionary adaption and cell properties.

Nucleic Acid and Central Dogma

Gene Cloning

Lab Demonstration: DNA Cloning

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Lab Demonstration: Polymerase Chain Reaction

This module features the functionalities and Properties of DNA and DNA tools. You will learn about the various technologies involved in molecular biology research and biotechnology such as Polymerase Chain Reaction, Gene Cloning and more.

Uses of DNA Tools

Gene Expression

Lab Demonstration: RNA Extraction and cDNA Synthesis

Plant Biotechnology

Clinicians Perspective: Impact of Biotechnology

In this module, you will study the practical applications of DNA tools and Biotechnology through some laboratory demonstrations. You will also explore the uses of these tools in various sectors like agriculture, clinical research and medicine.

Introduction to Genetics

Mendelian Genetics

Deviations from Mendelian Genetics

Rules of Probability

Clinicians Perspective: Infectious Disease Diagnosis

In this module, you will learn about some of the basic terminologies associated with genetics such as phenotype, hereditary, genotype, alleles and traits. You will also examine the properties of Mendelian Genetics and how they influence the patterns of inheritance in humans.

Advanced Diploma in Bioengineering - First Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the first four modules of the course.

Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

Genetic Recombination and Linkage

Classical Genetics Experiment

Bacteria and Viruses

Clinicians Perspective: Pathology Meets Engineering

In this module, you will be introduced to Mendel's Laws of Inheritance and consider how these laws affect the behaviour of chromosomes during meiosis. The concepts of genetic recombination, linkage and the properties of bacteria and viruses will also be examined.

Cell Cycle and Dysregulation

Cell Development

Plant and Animal Cloning

Evolution

Clinicians Perspective: Technology and Disease Control

In this module, you will study more intently about cell cycles and development. You will also come to understand the importance of mitosis and the significance of meiosis for reproduction. The principles and applications of plants and animal cloning will also be explained.

Amino Acids and Proteins

Proteins and Proteomics

Techniques to study Proteins and Proteome

Difference Gel Electrophoresis

Bioinformatics

In this module, you will be introduced to the subject of proteomics. The history of proteomics will be highlighted and you will learn about the properties of amino acids, proteins and protein-related technology, considering how they have driven the field of proteomics. Basic techniques commonly used in the study of proteins will also be discussed.

Mass Spectrometry

Protein Interactions and Micro-arrays

Protein Interactions and Systems Biology

Bioinformatic Tools

Ethics in Research and Publication

In this module, you will study the basics of mass spectrometry and its applications in the field of proteomics. You will also learn about the methods used in the study of protein-to-protein interactions as well as the various tools used in the study of bio-molecular interactions and the structure of proteins.

Advanced Diploma in Bioengineering - Second Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the last four modules of the course.

Advanced Diploma in Bioengineering - Course Assessment

Learn about the significance of the integration of biology, engineering and medicine in this free online course.

Advanced Diploma in Bioengineering: An Interface between Biology and Medicine

In this free online course in bioengineering, you will study the various ways in which engineers and clinicians can collaborate effectively to solve a range of societal problems. You will learn about the concepts of gene cloning and biotechnology. Genetics, developmental biology, evolution and proteomics will also be discussed. Consider the technological advancements that are being made in these fields and analyze how they can be improved upon.

Gene Delivery with Vectors

Gene Delivery with Polymers

Genes as Vaccines

Immunization

Cancer Vaccines

Immunotherapy

In this module, Gene Delivery and Other Variants, you will learn the fundamentals of Gene Delivery with vectors as well as Polymers. You will also learn how genes can be used as vaccines and how Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy are created and used.

Responsive Delivery Systems

Sensitive Hydrogels

Targeted Drug Delivery

Research Paper Discussion

Nanotoxicology

In this module, Responsive and Targeted Delivery Systems, you will learn about Stimuli-Sensitive and Smart Systems and how certain systems can be controlled magnetically. You will also learn the fundamentals of Sensitive Hydrogels and how temperature can create certain responses. Finally, you will be introduced to the Nanotoxicology and Translation Pathways.

Final Course Assessment

Can genes be designed and engineered for both drug delivery systems and vaccines? This course shows what is possible.

Genes and Responsive Drug Delivery Systems

In this free online course, you will discuss genes as both delivery systems and as vaccines. Analyze the responsive and targeted drug delivery systems as the different forms of stimulation for activation. This course is for those who have a passion for studying biochemistry and immunology.

Hydrogels

Hydrogels in Tissue Engineering

Bioceramics

Scaffold Fabrication Strategies

Self Assembly

3D Bioprinting

This module presents the applications of Hydrogels, Bioceramics and Scaffold Fabrication in Tissue Engineering. You will learn about the process of facilitating self-assembly and the role of 3D Bioprinting in the fabrication of scaffolds.

Surface Characterization and Microscopy

Bulk Properties

Biological Characterization

This module presents the importance of characterizing the properties of materials. You will learn about various types of Material Characterization techniques and their significance in Tissue Engineering.

Tissue Engineering and Material Characteristics - Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about the significance of Material Characterization in Tissue Engineering Applications

Tissue Engineering and Material Characteristics

This free online course discusses the applications of Hydrogels, Bioceramics and Scaffold Fabrication and the importance of characterizing the properties of materials in Tissue Engineering. You will learn about the process of facilitating self-assembly and the role of 3D Bioprinting in the fabrication of scaffolds. Further, the various types of Material Characterization techniques and their significance in Tissue Engineering, are also discussed.

Introduction to Bioreactor Design

Understanding of Bioreactors

In this module, you will study the definition of the bioreactor, its basic features, and identify consumer products made by biotechnology. The advantages of biotechnology over chemical synthesis, efficient bioprocess, and various considerations in bioreactor design are all covered in this section.

Batch Bioreactor Design

Batch Growth Kinetics

Design Equation and Product Kinetics

Performance Equation of Batch Fermenter

Design of Batch Bioreactors: Practice Problem

In this module, discover how to measure cell concentration using direct and indirect methods of growth kinetics. Also, learn to determine the productivity of a given reactor volume. Unstructured and distributed empirical model and the different phases of batch growth kinetics will also be explained.

First Assessment

This assessment will enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of module 1 - 2 of the course:

- Diploma in Bioreactor Design

Fed-Batch Cultivation

Fed-Batch Process: Continuation

Fed-Batch Problem

Fed-Batch Reactors Practice Problems

Fed-Batch Reactors Practice Problems 2

Discover how to design a simple fed-batch process, the advantages of fed-batch reactors, and the objective of running a fed-batch operation. You will be able to determine the reactor volume, product concentration, dilution rate, and amount of biomass and more.

Design of Continuous Bioreactors

Evalution of Monod`s Kinetic Parameters

Model for Plug Flow Reactor

Design of Continuous Bioreactors Practice Problem

Continuous Bioreactors: problem 2

In this module, you will learn how to design ideal continuous stirred tank reactors, and compare the productivity between a batch and continuous bioreactor. The relationship between cell density, nutrient concentration, and dilution rate will be explained.

Second Assessment

This assessment will enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of module 4 - 5 of the course:

- Diploma in Bioreactor Design

Diploma in Bioreactor Design - Course Assessment

Learn the fundamental principles of designing batch, fed-batch and continuous bioreactors with this free online course.

Diploma in Bioreactor Design

Many of the considerations of bioreactor design involve questions of mass transport and conditions under which cells are able to grow. This free online course will introduce you to the basic features of bioreactors and their principles of design. Find out what size, type or method of operation is best for a given duty or conversion. Start this bioprocessing course today and gain valuable knowledge on the construction and operation of bioreactors.

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