Bioprocess Engineering

2021/2022

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module adds to the knowledge obtained in: Chemical and Bio Industrial Products, Microbial Biotechnology II, Chemical Thermodynamics and Separation Processes and Chemical Reaction Engineering is Followed Simultaneously

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

  • describe the industrial or application context, in which the project work is included in, or may affect
  • account for general aspects of process engineering
  • describe the main unit operations in the process relating to the project work

Skills

  • formulate relevant problems that can form the basis of the problem-based approach to the project
  • write a project report following the standards of the field of study, include relevant literature, use the correct terminology, and formulate and communicate the problem and results in writing, graphically and orally in a professionally reasoned and coherent way
  • justify the choice of literature, methods, models and other tools used in the project and asses the problem of the project and results in relevant professional and social contexts and in relation to literature

Competences

  • handle the planning, implementation and management of a problem based project and handle complex and development-oriented tasks during the project work and contribute to the project group's work and results
  • identify own learning needs for continued development and education in the field of study

Type of instruction

  • Project work

Extent and expected workload

450 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of examBioprocess Engineering
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS15
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingExternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleBioprocesteknologi
Module codeK-KT-B5-15A
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS15
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Esbjerg
Responsible for the module
Time allocation for external examinersB

Organisation

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