Module: Bioprocess Engineering Principles

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Bioprocess Engineering Principles
Module Code	BE224
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: David Collins Semester 2: David Collins Autumn: David Collins
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Paula Meleady Greg Foley Denise Harold David Collins Burcu Gunes Yandi Lan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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; 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 3

Indicative Reading List

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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BP	BSc in Bioprocessing
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BT	BSc in Biotechnology
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

19-AUG-08

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