Module: Bioprocess Engineering Principles

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Bioprocess Engineering Principles
Module Code	BE224 (ITS) / BTE1005 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	David Collins
Module Teachers	Denise Harold, Paul Cahill, Paula Meleady, Yandi Lan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

This module gives the students an introduction to the basic principles of bioprocess engineering with particular emphasis on developing problem solving skills, particularly basic computational skills and the ability to carry out mass and energy balances in reacting and non-reacting systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Carry out simple algebraic, numerical and calculus-based calculations relevant to bioprocess engineering.
2. Perform simple calculations using the laws of thermodynamics, the ideal gas equation and the principle of chemical equilibrium.
3. Formulate and solve mass and energy balances for reacting and non-reacting bioprocess systems.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Directed learning
Independent Study	101	Problem solving and study
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

Review of basic mathematics including algebra, analytical geometry and calculus.

Ideal gases, the First and Second laws of Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibrium

Formulation and solution of mass and energy balances in bioprocess engineering.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Problem sets	20%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	80%	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 3

Indicative Reading List

Doran, Pauline: 2013, Bioprocess Engineering Principles, 2, Elsevier/Academic Press, Amsterdam; Boston, 9780122208515

Other Resources

None