- 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 provide fundamental aspects supporting the critical learning of the module and will be delivered as pre-recorded asynchronous short videos via our virtual learning environment.
Synchronous sessions will support the lecture material with Q&A and problem-solving sessions where you can apply the new concepts. Surgery hours are also available for drop-in support.
Feedback on problems and examples, feedback on coursework and exams, and model answers will also be provided through the virtual learning environment. A discussion board provides an opportunity to discuss topics related to the material presented in the module.
Students are expected to expand the concepts presented in the session and online by additional reading (suggested in the Online Reading List) in order to consolidate their learning process and further stimulate their interest to the module.
Study budget:
- Core Learning Material (e.g. recorded lectures, problem solving sessions): 24 hours
- Self-Guided Work (e.g. continuous assessment, extra problems, reading) : 44 hours
- Exam Style Assessment Revision and Preparation: 32 hours
Assessment methods
Assessment Types | Total Weighting |
Continuous assessment | 30% |
Exam style assessments | 70% |
Please note that the exam style assessments weighting may be split over midterm and end of semester exams.
Recommended reading
Study hours
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 0 |
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..