LEARNING OUTCOMES
ILO1 – analyze the bioprocess scale-up parameters for commercial applications
ILO2 - interpret and optimize the bioprocess parameters to improve the bioprocess outcome.
ILO3 – apply the principles of mathematics, natural science, and engineering in determining and solving contemporary and complex problems in bioprocessing.
ILO4 – decide on the most feasible downstream processing strategy in industrial applications
ILO5 - design a bioprocess starting from a single cell to a final product
ILO6 - present the importance of bioprocess technology for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy to a group audience and appreciate the importance of group work.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 09.01.2025 - 14.02.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Donya Kamravamanesh
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The industrial importance of Bioprocess Technology, microbial growth, and product formation kinetics, process scale-up and design, bioreactor operation consideration, mixing in bioreactors, design and control of bioprocess parameters, Sustainable bioprocessing, and waste-to-value for green chemistry.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Continuous assessment
After-lecture quiz, learning diary and viva (including self-assessment), and calculation exercise open book assignment (70% of the final grade).
The final examination is from calculation exercises (30% of the final grade).
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, problem-based assignments, quizzes, learning diaries
Lectures (attendance is strongly recommended to reduce workload) and calculation exercises (you can attend the exercise sessions or watch the videos instead) (28 h)
Quizzes including preparation (12 h)
Calculation Exercises (40 h)
Learning diary for at least 5 lectures (including preparation for viva 25h)
Individual learning (30h)
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lecture slides, calculation exercise videos, reference text books and articles
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
4 Quality Education
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
- A maximum of 46 students are accepted to the course.
- Biotechnology students (Master's Programme in Biotechnology and Biotechnology major of the Master's Programme in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering) as well as students in the Biomass Refining major of the Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering master’s programme will be prioritized.
- Priority will be given to students who have completed the recommended prerequisites.
- Exchange students will be admitted if they fulfill the needed prerequisites and there is space left on the course.
- Exchange students should send their transcripts to the responsible teacher during the registration period.
- A course implementation may be canceled if the number of students enrolled in the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students.
- A maximum of 46 students are accepted to the course.