Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module must be able to

• account for the development and production of biofuels

Skills

• execute laboratory experiments
• apply physico-chemical models to biochemical engineering and biofuel production
• analyse experimental data
• write an electronic 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 and problem and results in writing, graphically and orally in a professionally reasoned and coherent way
• use relevant software to present, analyze and visualize theories, hypotheses and data in writing as well as 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

• select and combine experimental and theoretical methods, as appropriate, in order to solve complex problems in biochemical engineering and bioenergy production
• handle the planning, implementation and management of complex and unpredictable research and/or developmental tasks and take professional responsibility to implement academic assignments and interdisciplinary collaborations
• take responsibility for own professional development and specialization

Type of instruction

Project work

Extent and expected workload

900 hours

Exam

Exams