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Module Title	Downstream Processing
Module Code	BE321
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Greg Foley	Office Number	X203
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces the student to the unit operation concept in the context of modern bioprocessing systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Formulate and solve design and analysis equations for dead-end and crossflow membrane filtration systems.
2. Formulate and solve design and analysis equations for diafiltration processes
3. Formulate and solve design and analysis equations for particle separation processes based on gravitational and centrifugal forces.
4. Formulate and solve design and analysis equations for drying, evaporation and crystallisation.
5. Use Excel to solve non-linear algebraic equations that arise in the analysis of separation processes.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	36	Directed and active learning
Independent Study	89	Study and problem solving
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

Dead-end microfiltration

Crossflow microfiltration of microbial cells

Ultrafiltration and diafiltration of proteins

Chromatography

Sedimentation, centrifugation and cyclone separations

Evaporation and drying

Crystallisation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	10%	Examination Weight	90%

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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BT	BSc in Biotechnology

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