Further Application of Metabolic Pathways Interaction Including Further Environmental Applications

Project Title

Further Application of Metabolic Pathways Interaction Including Further Environmental Applications

Project Leader

Prof WK Wong

School / Dept

SSCI / BICH

Project Duration

Oct 2004 - Jan 2005

Project Description

This innovation was extended for final year students to increase their understanding of metabolic pathways in the biotechology related fields. It went into the area in greater depth than the previous adaptation. More specifically, it introduced further environmental applications to the software namely, polymer storage and utilization relevant to biological phosphorous removal.

Project Outcome

• The metabolic pathway calculator has been further developed to include a) Alternative Electron Acceptors to Oxygen and b) Polymer Storage and Utilisation.

• The calculator has been checked for any run errors and the accuracy of its calculations – it is now error free in all of the applications we have tested.

• A new interface has been developed to include these new features.

• The package has been tested in both biochemistry classes (BISC363) and chemical engineering classes (CENG361).

• The feedback from students was generally good in terms of the usefulness and ease of use of the package. However, it was considered that more background information to explain the operation of the package further would be helpful. A more extensive manual was also recommended by some. These will be undertaken over the next few months before the package is again tested in the classroom (CENG565 in Oct).

• Specific problems relevant to Environmental Engineering / Environmental Biotechnology are also being developed.

Status

Completed

Project Documents
(Only accessible by HKUST users)

• Project Plan
• Final Report

Adaptation

Adaptation from Understanding the Practical Consequences of Metabolic Pathways Interaction Using Computer Simulations