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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2006 - 2007
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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 and 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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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The 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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Biochemistry – Donald & Judith G. Voet – 2nd Edition (1995)/John Wiley & Sons Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals – James E. Bailey (1986)/McGraw-Hill Lecturer's Notes
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