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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2018 - 2019
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Description The aim of this module is to introduce the Biopharmaceutical and other related industries and their associated processing principles and techniques. The module will expand the students’ knowledge and understanding of bioprocessing in industry, and will improve the students’ analytical abilities and problem solving methodologies in this area. This module also forms a basis for more advanced modules in bioreactors and bioseparations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Describe in qualitative terms the operation of a variety of upstream and downstream biopharmaceutical process operations. 2. Manipulate and perform calculations on process variables with particular emphasis on data analysis and evaluation. 3. Apply steady and unsteady-state material and energy balance concepts to batch, fed batch and continuous processes. 4. Perform simple design calculations for a variety of rate-controlled process equipment. 5. Evaluate equipment design on the basis of performance for a range of processes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Upstream & Downstream processes in the biopharmaceutical industryEngineering calculations - units, variables and dimensional analysisSteady and unsteady state material and energy balancesPrinciples and applications of heat transfer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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