Analysis of Macro and Molecular Biotechnology Systems

2020/2021

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module must be able to

  • account for general microbial cultivation techniques
  • account for perspectives in utilisation of biomass resources
  • optimize production of target products through genetic engineering, microbial fermentation or extraction
  • account for technologies for conversion of biomass to target products
  • explain biomass chemistry
  • account for microorganisms as biocatalysts in the biological processes and processing of biomass
  • account for bottlenecks and inhibition effects
  • account for bioenergy technologies: Biogas process, bioethanol production, biohydrogen, microbial fuel cells (MFC), biodiesel production, combustion, and gasification.
  • explain process optimization and scaling up
  • account for biorefinery concept and design

Skills

  • transform microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) genetically
  • identify microorganisms based on molecular techniques
  • perform biomass and bioenergy mass balances
  • draw flow sheets of biorefineries for selected biomasses (incl. unit operation choices and process mass balances)
  • carry out biomass resource mapping
  • write a project report following the standards of the field of study, include relevant original scientific literature, use the correct terminology, and communicate the research-based foundation,  problem and results of the project coherently in writing, graphically and orally
  • assess and select relevant original scientific literature and current scientific methods, models and other tools used in the project and asses the problem of the project and results in relevant scientific and social contexts

Competences

  • handle the planning, implementation and management of complex research and/or developmental tasks and take professional responsibility for implementing academic assignments and interdisciplinary collaborations
  • take responsibility for own professional development and specialization

Type of instruction

  • Project work

Extent and expected workload

450 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of examAnalysis of Macro and Molecular Biotechnology Systems
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS15
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleAnalyse af makro- og molekylære bioteknologiske systemer
Module codeK-KT-K1-30
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS15
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Esbjerg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science