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Module Title	Fundamentals of Bioreaction Engineering
Module Code	BE515
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Professor Ian W. Marison	Office Number	X2 09
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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 filling. The module also forms the basis for more advanced modules in Principles of Microbial and Animal Cell Culture and Protein Purification/Bioseparations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate 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. Demonstrate an understanding of how this choice affects the whole process development - USP and DSP.
5. Discuss the basics of bioreactors and bioprocess engineering
6. Design integrated bioprocesses for production of bioethanol to recombinant human proteins.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	16	No Description
Independent Study	109	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Fundamentals of Bioreaction Processes
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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Donald & Judith G. Voet: 1995, Biochemistry, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
James E. Bailey: 1986, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals:, McGraw-Hill Education,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AMPD	PhD
AMPM	MSc
AMPT	PhD-track
BTPD	PhD
BTPM	MSc
BTPT	PhD-track
CHPD	PhD
CHPM	Master of Science
CHPT	PhD-track
GCBE	Graduate Cert in Bioprocess Engineering
GDBE	Graduate Dip in Bioprocess Engineering
GTSH	Graduate Training Visitor Program (S&H)
HHPD	PhD
IFPMBE	Pre-Mast Inter Found Prog Biopr Engin
MSBE	MSc in Bioprocess Engineering
NSPD	PhD
NSPM	MSc
NSPT	PhD-track
PHPD	PhD
PHPM	MSc
PHPT	PhD-track
PYPD	PhD
PYPM	MSc
PYPT	PhD-track
SMPSC	Single Module Prof. Science and Health
SSPD	PhD
SSPM	MSc
SSPT	PhD-track

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