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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description The purpose of the bioprocessing/biochemical engineering component of this module is to introduce students to the principles and practices of measurement in engineering. The purpose of the instrumentation component of this module is to enhance students’ basic knowledge of theory, applications and operations of various analytical instruments used in the biotechnology workplace for production, research and development. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain principles for operation of instrumentation commonly used in industrial bioprocesses 2. Measure physicochemical variables relevant to biochemical engineering experiments 3. Apply physical and engineering principles to real-world simple experiments 4. Collect experimental measures in a ordered and time-effective fashion 5. Perform simple statistical tests to evaluate the significance of the findings 6. Critically appraise analytical instrumentation technologies (includes particle sizing) and their applications in the biotechnology workplace. 7. Explain the critical functional components of a gas chromatograph, high performance liquid chromatograph, flame atomic absorption spectrometer, single and double beam spectrophotometers, fluorimeter and liquid scintillation counter. 8. Write concise and informative laboratory reports | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Write scientific/engineering reportsUse common analytical instrumentationUse common bioprocessing equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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