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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Downstream Processing
Module Code	BE321
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Greg Foley Semester 2: Greg Foley Autumn: Greg Foley
Module Teacher	Greg Foley
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 concentration processes including evaporation and ultrafiltration.
2. Formulate and solve design and analysis equations for purification processes including diafiltration and adsorption
3. Formulate and solve design and analysis equations for high resolution purifications including chromatography and crystallisation

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

Evaporation.
Ultrafiltration.

Diafiltration.
Adsorption.

Chromatography.
Crystallisation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

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)