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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2009 - 2010
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Module Title |
Fundamentals of Bioreaction Processes
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Module Code |
BE515
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Professor Ian W. Marison | Office Number | X2 09 |
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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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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Learning Outcomes
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On completion the students should be able to:
1. Understand what Biotechnology and Bioprocesses are.
2. Grasp the problems of containment and process security
3. Decide how to choose the correct cell line (or part thereof) for a desired product.
4. Understand how this choice affects the whole process development- USP and DSP.
5. Comprehend the basics of bioreactors and bioprocess engineering
6. Design integrated bioprocesses for production of bioethanol to recombinant human proteins
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
18
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Tutorials |
2
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
55
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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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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Indicative Syllabus
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No Syllabus added.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MBPE | DCU/UCD MEngSc in Biopharmaceutical Eng. |
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