- UCAS course code
- H801
- UCAS institution code
- M20
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Course unit details:
Engineering Biotechnology
| Unit code | CHEN10162 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Offered by | Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.
• Biotechnology in our lives and the role of chemical engineers (Introduction)
• Fundamental Microbiology and Biochemistry
• Basic Biochemical Reactions (Rate Expressions)
• Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics
• Batch Cultures of microorganisms
• Sterilisation and Biosafety
• Bioreactor Configurations
• Downstream Processing
Aims
The unit aims to:
Provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of biotechnology and bioprocess engineering emphasising the chemical engineering aspects.
Learning outcomes
ILO 1.Define biotechnology and its different applications to identify the roles of the chemical engineer in this area
ILO 2.Integrate the fundamentals of chemical engineering with those of biology with an appreciation of the constraints this imposes on engineering design
ILO 3.Describe the main components of a bioprocess
ILO 4.Interpret experimental data relating to biotechnological processes such as growth curves
ILO 5.Formulate simple mathematical models of a bio-reaction system
ILO 6.Apply basic concepts of enzyme and microbial kinetics to the design of bioreactors and bioprocesses
ILO 7.Describe the main methods of sterilisation and issues of biosafety.
ILO 8. Describe downstream processes and their suitability for different bioproducts.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures supported by problem solving sessions.
Blackboard is used to provide post-lecture notes, additional resources, model answers for tutorial problems.
Supplementary information is also provided to further illustrate the underpinning fundamental science and engineering concepts.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 30% |
| Written exam | 70% |
|
Assessment task |
Length |
Weighting within unit |
|
Continuous assessment |
- |
30% |
|
Exam style assessment |
- |
70% |
Feedback methods
| Assessment Task | Length | How and when feedback is provided | Weighting within unit (if relevant) |
| Examination | 1.5 hours | Generic exam feedback form after exam board | 100% |
Recommended reading
- Doran, P. Bioprocess Engineering Principles, 2nd Edition (2013). Academic Press, ISBN: 978-0-12-220851-5. Joule Library, available online.
- Ratledge C, Basic Biotechnology, 2nd Edition (2001), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0521779170, Joule Library 663.1/RAT
- Glazer, A.N. & Nikaido, H. “Microbial Biotechnology” 2nd Edition (2007). W.H. Freeman and Co. ISBN 0-716-72608-4. Joule Library, 663.1/GLA
- Voet, D & Voet, J.G. “Biochemistry” 3rd Edition (2005). Wiley Higher Education. ISBN: 0-471-19350-X. Joule Library, 612.015/VOE
All reading lists now must be managed through the library tool at: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/using-the-library/staff/reading-lists/
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 76 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Hosameldin Anwar Mohamed Abdel Aleem | Unit coordinator |
| Abdullatif Alfutimie | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.