Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student :
- recognizes different types of unit operations and industrial scale processes used in biomass
valorization, conversion, bioprocessing and paper/board making
- knows the basic principles of these processes
- recognizes the main products manufactured with these processes and production plants
- understands the role of environmental technologies in industrial production processes
- understands how raw materials are used in a sustainable manner in production processes.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 13.01.2021 - 14.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Thaddeus Maloney
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Eero Hiltunen, Thaddeus Maloney
Contact information for the course (valid 18.12.2020-21.12.2112):
thaddeus.maloney(at)aalto.fi
eero.hiltunen(at)aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Unit operations and processes
- Bioprocess technology processes
- Biorefineries and pulp production processes
- Paper and board manufacturing processes
- Production processes for mechanical wood products
- Industrial environmental technologies
- Sustainability
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Examination
Homework/ literature study
Applies in this implementation:
During spring 2021 only exam (no literature study)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
5 cr = 135 h
Lectures 15-30 h
Home assignment(s)/literature study, self studying 65-80 h
Exam preparation 30 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture slides + additional reading material. Details announced during course.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Laboratory safety course CHEM-A1010 or CHEM-E0140 (or alternatively, laboratory safety as part of courses CHEM-A1000 or CHEM-E0100 taught before Academic Year 2017-2018) must have been passed before performing any laboratory works in this course.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
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