Module: Introduction to Biotechnology & Bioprocessing

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Introduction to Biotechnology & Bioprocessing
Module Code	BTE1001 (ITS: BE116)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5

Description

This module introduces students to the fields of biotechnology and bioprocessing. The difference between these disciplines is explained and the key skills required to be a biotechnologist and/ore a bioprocessing specialist are explained. The emphasis is on active learning and project work done individually and in teams.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Describe the role of bioprocess engineering in biotechnology and bioprocessing
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7. Describe the role of design, modelling and simulation in bioprocessing
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12. Research a topic related to biotechnology or bioprocessing
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17. Present orally on a topic related to biotechnology or bioprocessing
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22. Appreciate the rnage of careers available to biotechnology and bioprocessing graduates
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27. Describe the key role that scale-up plays in bioprocessing
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	11	Face to face
Online activity	12	Study of online resources
Independent Study	12	Work on design challenge
Independent Study	12	Work on oral presentation
Independent Study	78	Prep for in-class test
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20087	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Federico Cerrone	Module Teacher	Alexander Eustace, Brian Freeland, David Collins, Denis Collins, Denise Harold, Finbarr O'Sullivan, Paul Cahill, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Yandi Lan

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Personal statement	10%	n/a
Assignment	Design challenge	25%	n/a
Assignment	Oral presentation on a biotechnology/bioprocessing topic	25%	n/a
In Class Test	In class test	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

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