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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Bioprocess Engineering Principles
Module Code	BE224
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Greg Foley Semester 2: Greg Foley Autumn: Greg Foley
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module gives the students an introduction to the basic principles of bioprocess engineering with particular emphasis on developing problem solving skills, particularly those required to carry out mass and energy balances in non-reacting systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Solve numerical problems in SI units and understand the importance of units, dimensions and dimensionless groups in bioprocess engineering.
2. Formulate and solve solve mass and energy balances for simple bioprocess systems.
3. Carry out simple algebraic, numerical and calculus-based calculations relevant to bioprocess engineering.
4. Use Excel to carry out calculations and display graphs in solving bioprocess engineering problems.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Directed learning
Independent learning	89	Problem solving and study
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

Units, dimensions and dimensional analysis.
Formulation and solution of steady state mass and energy balances in non-reacting systems.

Review and application of basic mathematical techniques relevant to bioprocess engineering.
Use of Excel for computation and data presentation in bioprocss engineering.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSc in Biotechnology

ECSA

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)