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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Biochemical Engineering Laboratory II
Module Code BE371
School School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Greg Foley
Semester 2: Greg Foley
Autumn: Greg Foley
Module TeacherGreg Foley
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module gives the student experience of working in a bioprocessing environment and helps them to appreciate how biochemical engineering theory (specifically that developed in BE321 and BE322) can be applied to pilot scale bioprocessing equipment.

Learning Outcomes
1. To write a 6-page professional report of an experiment in the manner of a scientific paper.
2. To formulate and solve a mathematical model of a bioprocess using software for the solution of systems of ordinary differential equations.
3. To conduct experiments and analyse data from a bench-top dead-end filtration cell and a ceramic crossflow membrane filtration rig.
4. To conduct experiments and use non-linear regression to analyse heat transfer data in a stirred tank bioreactor.
5. To carry out a yeast fermentation in a pilot scale bioreactor and monitor the oxygen consumption rate and volumetirc mass transfer coefficient.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory24Experiments
Lecturer supervised learning24Report write-ups
Independent learning time77Data analysis and report writing
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
Modelling column chromatography using Berkeley Madonna.
Dead-end and crossflow microfiltration of yeast suspensions.

Measurement of oxygen uptake and transfer during a yeast fermentation.
Correlation of overall heat transfer coefficient during cooling of non-newtonian fluids in a stirred tank..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)Formal report25%Week 2
Report (s) (written / oral)Formal report25%Week 4
Report (s) (written / oral)Formal report25%Week 3
Multiple choice questionsFinal examination25%Week 6
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 2
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    BTBSc in Biotechnology
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE371
    Date of Last Revision05-AUG-03
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