Module: Heat & mass transfer processes

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Heat & mass transfer processes
Module Code	BE318 (ITS) / BTE1009 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Federico Cerrone
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This course introduces students to the principles of heat and mass transfer and their applications in bioprocessing, especially in bioreactors. Students will develop a deep understanding of the mechanisms governing heat and mass transfer, as well as how these principles are applied to various bioprocess operations such as fermentation, sterilisation, and separation techniques.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the fundamental principles of heat and mass transfer and their relevance to bioprocessing.
2. Apply mathematical models and equations to solve heat and mass transfer problems in bioprocessing contexts.
3. Analyze and design bioprocess operations considering heat and mass transfer considerations.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Two lectures per week
Independent Study	101	No Description
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
Group project	Group assignment on applying heat and mass transfer principles to real-world bioprocess scenarios.	30%	n/a
Loop Quiz	Quiz to gauge understanding of theoretical concepts of the module.	30%	n/a
Written Exam	Exam challenging students mathematical and problem solving and ability.	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

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