Module: Introduction to Biotechnology & Bioprocessing

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introduction to Biotechnology & Bioprocessing
Module Code	BE116 (ITS) / BTE1001 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Federico Cerrone
Module Teachers	Alexander Eustace, Brian Freeland, David Collins, Denise Harold, Paul Cahill, Yandi Lan
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module introduces students to the fields of biotechnology and bioprocessing. The difference between these disciplines is explained and the key skills required to be a biotechnologist and/ore a bioprocessing specialist are explained. The emphasis is on active learning and project work done individually and in teams.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the role of bioprocess engineering in biotechnology and bioprocessing
2. Describe the role of design, modelling and simulation in bioprocessing
3. Research a topic related to biotechnology or bioprocessing
4. Present orally on a topic related to biotechnology or bioprocessing
5. Appreciate the rnage of careers available to biotechnology and bioprocessing graduates
6. Describe the key role that scale-up plays in bioprocessing

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	11	Face to face
Online activity	12	Study of online resources
Independent Study	12	Work on design challenge
Independent Study	12	Work on oral presentation
Independent Study	78	Prep for in-class test
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Personal statement	10%	n/a
Assignment	Design challenge	25%	n/a
Assignment	Oral presentation on a biotechnology/bioprocessing topic	25%	n/a
In Class Test	In class test	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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