MABY5320 Bioprocess Technology Course description

This course will provide an advanced understanding as to how chemical and biochemical information can be converted into mathematical descriptors of bioprocesses. It will convey an overview and a deeper understanding of chemicals and reactions pertinent to biological water treatment processes. A comprehensive knowledge base will be provided on engineered reactor process systems. The main focus will be on conceptualizing biochemical and physical-chemical processes, reaction kinetics, as well as on bioreactor operation and design principles.

Students will use models and train to use software - e.g., Matlab, Python - to run simulation models.

No helping resources are allowed for the final exam.

On successful completion of this course the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge:

The student will

• have knowledge of chemical conversion;
• have advanced comprehension of principles in biokinetic processes and stoichiometric relations in chemical conversion to infer mathematical description of biosystems;
• know how to write up mathematical formulations describing bioprocesses to predict reactor systems performance using mathematical models;
• have knowledge of design and operational principles in water resource bioprocessing with stakeholder involvement;
• have good understanding of statistics and principles of bioprocess design under uncertainties.

Skills:

the student

• has hands-on expertise in mathematical description of complex bioprocesses;
• can apply mathematical manipulations to infer stoichiometric process matrix representation of reactor unit for chemical transport and conversion;
• can analyse systems of equations to formulate mathematically reactor design and operation principles;
• has hands-on experience to synthesise computer codes to simulate bioreactor system processes;
• can implement engineering statistics to evaluate process design with uncertainties.

General competence: 

the student

• has insight into biochemical and bioenergetic fundamentals principles;
• is able to solve basic design and optimization problems using spread sheet and simple computer simulations for urban water quality engineering problems;
• is able to use statistics to inform communication strategies to exchange information with stakeholders in smart water projects.

The teaching will consist of a combination of:

• Lectures & discussions
• Independent studies including video recordings and online exercises
• Coursework assignments
• Short laboratory exercises
• Practical use of tools and software is taught to enable students to collect information, for calculations and assessments, and to present solutions in written reports and presentations.

Live in-person and online lectures will be recorded, and the material will be made available to students on CANVAS.

None.

1. Two individual projects counting 70% of the grade - each report to be prepared in power-point slide-show format with a length presentable in 10 minutes; it should include an extended appendix for data and code.
2. An individual presentation of the two projects (2 x 10 mins) followed by individual Q&A (10 mins), counting for 30% of the grade.

Part 1 can be appealed, part 2 can't be appealed.

In the event of failed or valid absence of exam, the postponed exam will be given as either an oral or written examination.

The objective of the course is to enable the candidates to understand and produce Norwegian in some common social contexts, as well as having knowledge of Norwegian culture. By the end of the course the candidates should be able to:

Knowledge

• understand some basic concepts of Norwegian grammar and have some knowledge about Norwegian culture, traditions, society and language history

Skills

• read and understand short, simple dialogues in Norwegian by recognizing familiar words and basic phrases
• produce and ask and answer basic questions about topics covered in the course
• pronounce a repertoire of learnt words and phrases in a way that can be understood with some effort by native speakers

General Competence

• understand and use common expressions and basic Norwegian phrases
• introduce themselves and others
• read and understand common signs
• be able to use basic Norwegian in many common situations in everyday life such as shopping, transport and social interaction with other students
• ask and answer questions in Norwegian about personal details such as where they live, people they know and activities they like

• The main teaching method will be oral activities in groups and pairs, including roleplaying and games.
• Students are expected to participate actively in these activities to learn basic Norwegian phrases, pronunciation and dialogues.
• There will also be some grammar instruction and exercises, mainly to support the acquisition of listening and speaking skills.

80 % attendance is required.

Course Code: NOLA6000.

Exam Form: Oral exam in pairs.

Semester: By the end of the semester.

The final assessment consists of a 20-minute oral exam in pairs. The final exam is organized on campus.

Re-examination

In case of failing the exam or in case of valid absence at the time of the exam, the student is entitled to make a renewed attempt the next semester. The re-examination will be arranged in the same manner as the regular exam. If exam in pairs is not possible, individual exam will be arranged.

The students are themselves responsible for registering for the re-examination within given deadlines.