Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge gained in Linear algebra, General and Organic Chemistry, Process Technology or similar

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

• Unit processes needed for the conversion of biomass into biobased products
• pretreatment of substrate and biomass
• sterilization of substrates and installations
• design of fermentation processes
• transferring biochemical reactions, their stoichiometry, rates and yields into production processes
• bioreactor types - design and function
• up scaling of biotechnological production
• bioprocesses using GMO´s
• cases for different industrial process schemes including wastewater treatment, energy production and production of bio-based chemicals

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module

• Can account for how to transfer knowledge of microbial processes and their kinetics into large-scale production processes
• Have knowledge about special fermentation processes and the use of gene modified organisms (GMO)
• Have knowledge about bioreactor types, their design and possibility for up scaling
• Can account for substrate preparation and handling and operation of production facilities
• Can account for different unit processes needed for the conversion of biomass into industrial products

Skills

• Can set up, design, and compose different unit processes for the conversion of biomass into specific products

Type of instruction

Lectures, laboratory exercises and calculation exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Cases in Bioprocess Technology
Type of exam	Written exam 4 hours
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations