Module: Computational Skills Bioprocess Engineering

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Computational Skills Bioprocess Engineering
Module Code	BE215
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Damien King Semester 2: Damien King Autumn: Damien King
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Brian Freeland Greg Foley Denise Harold David Collins Yandi Lan Damien King
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module provides students with an introduction to the simulation of batch bioprocesses using Berkeley Madonna.

Learning Outcomes

1. Formulate mass balances for batch bioprocessing systems
2. Implement numerical methods for the solution of ordinary differential equations
3. Write Berkeley Madonna Code for simulating batch systems
4. Conduct numerical experiments with Berkeley Madonna
5. Fit a model to experimental data using Berkeley Madonna
6. Extract simulation data from Berkeley Madonna and import it into Word and Excel

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	65	Work on Project
Independent Study	20	Self assessment questions
Workshop	8	Tutorials
Workshop	12	Supervised work on project
Online activity	20	Study of online materials
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

Berkeley Madonna Software and User Guide

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Implement Euler method in Excel	5%	n/a
Assignment	Write Berkeley Madonna code for a batch reactor	5%	n/a
Assignment	Simulate an enzyme catalysed reaction in a batch system	10%	n/a
Assignment	Fitting a model of cell growth in a batch reactor to experimental data	10%	n/a
Assignment	Simulate a fed bacth bioreactor	20%	n/a
Assignment	Compete simulation project	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BP	BSc in Bioprocessing

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