For Senior‎-level and graduate courses in Biochemical Engineering‎,‎ and for programs in Agricultural and Biological Engineering or Bioengineering‎.‎ This concise yet comprehensive text introduces the essential concepts of bioprocessing‎-‎-internal structure and functions of different types of microorganisms‎,‎ major metabolic pathways‎,‎ enzymes‎,‎ microbial genetics‎,‎ kinetics and stoichiometry of growth and product information‎-‎-to traditional chemical engineers and those in related disciplines‎.‎ It explores the engineering principles necessary for bioprocess synthesis and design‎,‎ and illustrates the application of these principles to modern biotechnology for production of pharmaceuticals and biologics‎,‎ solution of environmental problems‎,‎ production of commodities‎,‎ and medical applications‎.‎