Module: Bioprocess Engineering Principles

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Bioprocess Engineering Principles
Module Code	BTE1005 (ITS: BE224)
Faculty	Biotechnology	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10143	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC3	Best Mark	Y
Module Co-ordinator	Jenny Lawler	Module Teacher	David Collins

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Problem sets	20%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	80%	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

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None