Module: Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
Module Code	BE580
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Yandi Lan Semester 2: Yandi Lan Autumn: Yandi Lan
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Brian Freeland Denise Harold David Collins Janosch Heller Yandi Lan
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

The aim of this module is to introduce the Biopharmaceutical and other related industries and their associated processing principles and techniques. The module will expand the students’ knowledge and understanding of bioprocessing in industry, and will improve the students’ analytical abilities and problem solving methodologies in this area. This module also forms a basis for more advanced modules in bioreactors and bioseparations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Gain systematic understanding to describe in qualitative terms the operation of a variety of upstream and downstream biopharmaceutical process operations.
2. Gain advanced knowledge to manipulate and perform calculations on process variables with particular emphasis on data analysis and evaluation.
3. Gain complex and advanced skills to apply steady and unsteady-state material and energy balance concepts to batch, fed batch and continuous processes.
4. Gain systematic knowledge to perform simple design calculations for a variety of rate-controlled process equipment.
5. Gain critical awareness to evaluate equipment design on the basis of performance for a range of processes.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	16	synchronous/a-synchronous/in-person lecture
Independent Study	68	Reference to reading material and preparation for assessments.
Assignment Completion	40	Completion of assignments.
Assessment Feedback	1	Feedback given to students regarding assignment.
Lecture	16	synchronous/a-synchronous/in-person lecture
Independent Study	68	Reference to reading material and preparation for assessments.
Assignment Completion	40	Completion of assignments.
Assessment Feedback	1	Feedback given to students regarding assignments.
Total Workload: 250

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

Upstream & Downstream processes in the biopharmaceutical industry

Engineering calculations - units, variables and dimensional analysis

Steady and unsteady state material and energy balances

Principles and applications of heat transfer

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	In class calculations of bioprocesses addressing the students' critical understanding of process variables.	20%	Week 4
Loop Exam	Loop examination including MCQ and calculations of bioprocesses to assess students' critical understanding using engineering methods to solve the bioprocess questions.	40%	Week 8
Assignment	Simulation of bioprocess: students will design their bioprocesses for manufacturing their products, using engineering methods to develop and evaluate the bioprocess. Process design (descriptions and diagrams) and calculations are required in the assessment.	40%	Week 10

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

Pauline M. Doran: 2012, Bioprocess Engineering Principles, 2, Academic Press, 9780122208515
Morris, A.: 2011, Handbook on Material and Energy Balance Calculations in Materials Processing, Wiley, 978-1-118-065

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AMPD	PhD
AMPM	MSc
AMPT	PhD-track
BTPD	PhD
BTPM	MSc
BTPT	PhD-track
CHPD	PhD
CHPM	Master of Science
CHPT	PhD-track
GCBE	Graduate Cert in Bioprocess Engineering
GCBPT	Graduate Certificate in Biotherapeutics
GDBE	Graduate Dip in Bioprocess Engineering
GDBPT	Graduate Diploma in Biotherapeutics
HHPD	PhD
HHPM	MSc
HHPT	PhD-track
MBPT	MSc in Biotherapeutics
MSBE	MSc in Bioprocess Engineering
NSPD	PhD
NSPM	MSc
NSPT	PhD-track
PHPD	PhD
PHPM	MSc
PHPT	PhD-track
PYPD	PhD
PYPM	Master of Science
PYPT	PhD-track
SMPSC	Single Module Prof. Science and Health
SSPD	PhD
SSPM	MSc
SSPT	PhD-track

Date of Last Revision

10-MAR-11

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