Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description The aim of this module is to introduce students to the multi-disciplinary nature of biotechnology and how bioprocesses are planned, organized and how they develop from basic cell structure and function through bioreactors to DSP. The objective is to enable a comprehension of both the concepts and language of biotechnology, to enable communication between people working in the different stages of a bioprocess, from management to form filling. The module also forms the basis for more advanced modules in Principles of Microbial and Animal Cell Culture and Protein Purification/Bioseparations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Communicate what Biotechnology and Bioprocesses are 2. Grasp the problems of containment and process security 3. Decide how to choose the correct cell line (or part thereof) for a desired product 4. Demonstrate an understanding of how this choice affects the whole process development - USP and DSP. 5. Discuss the basics of bioreactors and bioprocess engineering 6. Design integrated bioprocesses for production of bioethanol to recombinant human proteins. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Fundamentals of Bioreaction ProcessesThe content of the module comprises the following: a definition of Biotechnology, Integrated Bioprocessing, What a Bioprocess is, Description of a Range of Bioproducts, Differences between Bioprocesses and Chemical Processes, Containment, The Living World and Description of Types of Cellular Systems and Parts thereof (e.g. enzymes and bioconversions) which are used in Bioprocesses, Cell Structure and Choice of Production Cell Line, Bioprocess Design and Operation, Nutritional Requirements and Medium Optimization, Choice of Bioreactor, Suspension versus Immobilized Cells, Cell Recycle Systems, Introduction to Bioprocess Monitoring/ Control and DSP. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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