Analysis of Macro and Molecular Biotechnology Systems
2021/2022
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 exam | Analysis of Macro and Molecular Biotechnology Systems |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Analyse af makro- og molekylære bioteknologiske systemer |
| Module code | K-KT-K1-30 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering |
| Department | Department of Chemistry and Bioscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Science |
