| Module Title |
Bioprocessing for Circular Economy |
| Module Code |
BTE1048 (ITS: BE404) |
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Faculty |
Biotechnology |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
7.5 |
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Description
Using a Challenge-Based-Learning framework the module will provide students with a range of practical learning opportunities demonstrating how bioprocessing can be a key enabler of circularity across different industrial sectors.
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Learning Outcomes
1. The students will engage in professional conversations with industry partners enabling them to articulate how individual and societal values, norms and goals can support or hinder transformative sustainability
2. Apply a hackathon-based team-working approach to create unique solutions to specific circular economy challenges faced by industrial partners.
3. Research for the e-portfolio will allow the students to analyse sustainability through a holistic approach that considers society, environment and the economy
4. The elevator pitch will enable students to make innovative recommendations for achieving a more sustainable world now and into the future.
5. Exploring the challenges defined by the hackathon the students will demonstrate creative thinking making unconventional connections for sustainability driven solutions that propose systemic changes.
6. The e-portfolio will ensure that students use systems thinking when examining issues relating to sustainability
7. The students will partake in a hackathon during which they will identify relevant collaborators in order to promote transformative sustainability
8. The students will use Loop Reflect to consider the potential emotional implications of learning about sustainability
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Two hours a week | | Portfolio Preparation | 18 | One hour and half a week | | Independent Study | 133.5 | No Description | | Online activity | 12 | One hour a week |
| Total Workload: 187.5 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11839 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Federico Cerrone | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Oral Examination | The students will engage in professional conversations demonstrating knowledge of circular practices (technical and social) to reshape the economic approach for different productive sectors. | 15% | n/a | | Group project | The students will apply a hackathon-based team-working approach to create unique solutions to specific circular economy challenges faced by industrial partners | 15% | n/a | | Professional Portfolio | The students will develop an e-portfolio to present their solution and demonstrate a systemic and holistic knowledge of circular economies | 30% | n/a | | Group presentation | The multidisciplinary students will develop tailored solutions through a marketing/awareness elevator pitch, (which is co-assessed by the industrial partners) incorporating social, business, behavioural and technical considerations of the circularity for specific sectors | 20% | n/a | | Reflective journal | The students will use Loop Reflect to consider the potential emotional implications of learning about sustainability | 20% | 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources
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