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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description In this module, the student will be introduced to Industrial Bioprocessing and in particular to the associated areas of microbiology and brewing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the important role microorganisms play in Industrial Microbiology 2. Understand the methodologies for detecting and identifying microorganisms 3. Understand the major steps in the production of various beer types from ingredient selection to fermentation to bottling/kegging. 4. Understand the role of instrumentation and automation in modern brewing 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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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Microbes in industryThe role of microbes in Industrial Bioprocessing, production strains and improvement strategies, choosing the correct microbial host system for recombinant protein technology, how to find a novel production microbeAntimicrobial resistance and drug discoveryHistory of AMR, case study to demonstrate how a drug is manufactured, new methods to discover novel drugsBrewing MicrobiologyRole of microorganisms in brewingProduction of beerIngredients selection, mashing, lautering, boiling, fermentation, conditioning, filtering and bottling/kegging.Craft beers and mass-produced beersThe role of automationProduction of whiskey washBlended and single malt whiskeysPrinciples of distillation:The Rayleigh equation, large scale production of alcohol. The craft of whiskey production. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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