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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Introduction to Biotechnology
Module Code BE109
School School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Ciaran Fagan
Semester 2: Ciaran Fagan
Autumn: Ciaran Fagan
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The module will start by explaining the basic principles of what biotechnology is, especially to define the broad range of subjects involved, inherent multidisciplinarity and the requirement for an understanding of the basics in order to facilitate communication across the different subject boundaries. Thus an introduction to the basics of microbial and animal cell biology, physiology, biochemistry and how these interact with more engineering-based subjects including bioreactors, process kinetics, mass- and energy- balancing, separation techniques, to enable the development of bioprocesses will be explored. The course will enable the student to gain an insight into the relationships and interactions of the subjects and how industrial biotechnology- based processes are developed and designed.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe and give examples of different types of bioprocesses and bioproducts
2. Identify the steps involved in USP and DSP
3. Discuss design criteria for a range of bioprocesses
4. Describe the basic structures of animal and microbial cells
5. Illustrate the important factors and the steps involved in a number of important bioprocesses
6. Deliver a presentation on a research topic



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture33No Description
Independent learning92No 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
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group presentationn/a50%n/a
Group project n/a50%n/a
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
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Ratledge & Kristiansen: 2001, Basic Biotechnology, Cambridge University Press,
  • Shuler & Kargi: 1993, Bioprocess Engineering Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall,
  • Waites et al: 2001, Industrial Microbiology: An Introduction, Blackwell Scientific,
Other Resources
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Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE109
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